Located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, the Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential (loft) use. The Old Bank District is bordered roughly by the Jewelry District, the Fashion District, Gallery Row, the Toy District, and the city's Civic Center - specifically the block from Main to Spring streets between 4th and 5th.[1]
Old Bank District | |
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 Old Bank District in Downtown Los Angeles | |
  Old Bank District Location within Downtown Los Angeles | |
| Coordinates: 34°02′51″N 118°14′53″W / 34.047483°N 118.248027°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | County of Los Angeles |
| City |  Los Angeles |
| Area code | 213 |
Though the name suggests a subdistrict of the city, it is actually the name of the residential conversion project proposed by developer Tom Gilmore in 1998.[2] Spurred on by the city's 1999 passage of an adaptive reuse ordinance, the first structure opened in fall 2000.[2] Since that time, Gilmore has generally applied the Old Bank District label to his growing portfolio of upscale eateries and retail space tenants. On January 8, 2004, the Old Bank District became an official city-designated district. The borders are 3rd Street at the northern border, 6th Street at the southern border, Los Angeles Street on the Eastern border, and Spring Street on the western border.[3]
The Old Bank District overlaps with the Spring Street Financial District.
Properties
editProperties owned by Old Bank District / Gilmore Associates:
- The Continental Building
- The Hellman Building
- The San Fernando Building
- Farmers and Merchants Bank Building
Adjacent properties:
- The El Dorado Lofts
- The Rowan Building
- Rosslyn Lofts
In popular culture
edit- Downtown with Huell Howser[4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ 2012-2013 Official Visitors Map, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, 2012
- ^ a b Mandell, Jason: Old Bank Draws Five Years of Interest Archived 2003-12-03 at the Wayback Machine, LA Downtown News, 1/13/03
- ^ "City of Los Angeles -". www.lacity.org.
- ^ "Old Bank District – Downtown (113) – Huell Howser Archives at Chapman University".