Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Guaranty Building

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 12, 2021

1. Guaranty Building Marker

Inscription. This Beaux Arts office building was where famous entertainment columnist Hedda Hopper hung her hat. Built in 1923, it was one of several “palaces” of commerce along the Boulevard and was the second building on the Boulevard to meet the height-limit for the City. Charlie Chaplin and Cecil B. DeMille were investors in the building. The architects were John C. Austin and Frederick M. Ashley.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 16.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 34° 6.105′ N, 118° 19.674′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Ivar Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Hollywood Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6331 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Knickerbocker Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hollywood & Vine (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 300 feet away); Hollywood and Vine

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(about 300 feet away); Security Trust and Savings (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 400 feet away); Taft Building (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hollywood & Vine (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Guaranty Building. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 12, 2021

2. Guaranty Building Marker

Guaranty Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, May 12, 2021

3. Guaranty Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 345 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 17, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.