Forrester Building
Forrester Building | |
 The northern-half of the building in 2014 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 638 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°02′45″N 118°15′09″W / 34.0457°N 118.2526°W |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Charles Frederick Whittlesey |
| Part of | Broadway Theater and Commercial District (ID79000484) |
| Designated CP | May 9, 1979[1] |
Forrester Building is a historic eight-story building located at 638 S. Broadway in the Broadway Theater District in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.
History
[edit]Forrester Building was designed by Charles Frederick Whittlesey, built in 1907,[1] and takes its name from the E.A. Forrester & Sons realty firm, who owned the building.[2][3] The building originally contained lofts and ground-floor retail.[4]
In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the Forrester Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
Architecture and design
[edit]Forrester Building is made of reinforced concrete[4] and features heavy cornice, arched windows, and a stone and terra cotta facade that covers the bottom three stories.[1] The building is 56 feet (17 m) wide by 150 feet (46 m) deep.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - California SP Broadway Theater and Commercial District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. May 9, 1979.
- ^ Kines, Mark Tapio. "Forrester Drive". lastreetnames.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Application for Erection of "Class A" Buildings". E.A. Forrester & Sons. June 10, 1907.
- ^ a b Sitton, Tom (2008). "GC 1323 - Historic Sites Surveys" (PDF). Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.