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Los Angeles Art Deco & Streamline Moderne Buildings (page 6)

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former May Co. Department Store
Los Angeles, CA
2012: 2021:
The former May Co. Department Store was built in 1940. It was the company's first store outside of downtown. The corner design incorporates black granite and gold tile, while the rest of the building is concrete. In the early 1990s, the building was nearly demolished. In 1998, it became home to LACMA West, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This photo is from 2012. In 2014, it was announced that the building would be adapted for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Museum. The museum opened in 2021. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Sears, Roebuck & Company Building
Los Angeles, CA
This Sears, Roebuck & Company Building originally operated as a mail order distribution center and retail store. It was designed by George C. Nimmons and built in 1927. Although Sears still operates the retail store on the ground level, the rest of the building has been vacant since 1992. In 2016, the aluminum siding was removed from the ground level, revealing the original Art Deco facade. In 2021, it was announced that this store would be closing. It's not yet known if the signs will be staying. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Bullocks Wilshire
Los Angeles, CA
Bullocks Wilshire was built in 1929. The department store closed in 1992 and was briefly occupied by Macy's. In 1994, the Southwestern Law School bought and restored the building. It is now used for classrooms, offices, a library, and dining facilities. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]

former Hattem's Shopping Center
Los Angeles, CA		 former E.F. Smith Market
Los Angeles, CA
The former Hattem's Shopping Center was built from 1930-1931. It featured a supermarket, a women's smoking room, a beauty shop, a barber shop, and offices. The details were originally painted green and black. There was a giant "H" sign on top of the tower. In 1961, Pepperdine University bought the building. It was used as the school's administration building. The building now houses a Church of Scientology Community Center. For more, see this website. [map]

This former E.F. Smith Market was built in 1933. It was the eighth in the chain. In 1945, the stores were sold to Jim Dandy Markets. This building was recently used as a JONS Marketplace and a Smart & Final supermarket, It now houses a Goodwill thrift store. For more, see this website. [map]

former Big Town Market
Los Angeles, CA
This building housed the Big Town Market. It appears to be from the 1940s. The building originally had two towering pylons. I believe the part of the building on the left was built much later in the same style. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

James Oviatt Building
Los Angeles, CA
The James Oviatt Building was designed by Walker & Eisen and built from 1927-1928. The ground floor housed the Alexander & Oviatt clothing store. The building features elaborates details, including extensive use of French marble and Lalique glass. The store closed around 1967. It was then restored around 1977. The Cicada Restaurant has occupied the ground floor since 1997. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Selig Retail Store
Los Angeles, CA

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The Selig Retail Store was built in 1931 as a clothing store. It was remodeled somewhat in 1938 when Crocker-Citizens National Bank moved into the building. [map]

Crossroads of the World
Los Angeles, CA
The Crossroads of the World was designed by Robert V. Derrah and built in 1936. The main building resembles an ocean liner. The surrounding buildings were designed in Spanish Revival and Bavarian styles. The complex was originally a shopping center but it is now used for offices. The globe sign on the tower still revolves and is lit at night. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3. [map]