Hollywood's Bank of America Building is a historic building located at 6780 W. Hollywood Boulevard and 1668 Highland Avenue in Hollywood, California. Named after its former tenant, the building currently houses a Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium.
Bank of America Building | |
 The building in 2006 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 6780 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1668 Highland Ave., Hollywood, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°06′05″N 118°20′19″W / 34.1013°N 118.3385°W |
| Built | 1914, 1935 |
| Architect | Morgan, Walls & Clements |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
| Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
History
editThe Bank of America Building was built in 1914 as a four-story apartment complex,[1] with a Bank of America branch on the ground floor and apartments above.[2] Charles E. Toberman was the developer.[3]
In 1935, Morgan, Walls & Clements remodeled the building into a one-story Beaux Arts styled bank. This building, along with Hollywood First National across the street, anchored the corner of Hollywood and Highland. It features classical detailing, with a decorated frieze, projecting cornice, its entrance and windows recessed between Corinthian pilasters, and a flat roof with red tile at the parapet.[1]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the Bank of America building listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
In 1992, a Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium moved into the building,[4] which remains open today and features a 20-foot model Tyrannosaurus rex bursting through the roof and chewing on a clock.[5]
In 2001, the building was sold for $1.975 million.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ "Early Views of Hollywood (1920 +)". Water and Power Associates. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Walk LA Self Guided Historic Trails - Hollywood" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ Frank Uhle. "Ripley Entertainment, Inc". encyclopedia.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Gary Wayne. "Ripley's Believe It or Not! "Odditorium"". www.seeing-stars.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "6778 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028". Property Shark. Retrieved July 16, 2024.