East Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hollywood-Western Building
Louis B. Mayer Building
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
1. Hollywood-Western Building Marker
Erected 1988 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 336.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 34° 6.098′ N, 118° 18.565′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in East Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hollywood Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5500 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. The Bricker Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gateway to Thai Town (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dunning House (about 700 feet away); The Trianon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Casa Laguna (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warner Brothers Studio
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More about this marker. This plaque is on the northeast corner of the building at Hollywood & Western, and an identical plaque is at the northwest corner of the building facing Hollywood Blvd.
Regarding Hollywood-Western Building. Designed by S. Charles Lee, one of the most prolific and distinguished motion picture theater designers on the West Coast. Built by Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg, film producers and co-founders of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios. The building was the first location of the Motion Picture Association of America, and Central Casting.
The building was used in the films Double Indemnity, Ruthless People, and Hollywood Shuffle, and was a regular shooting location for numerous TV productions. It was also used as a rehearsal studio for such bands as Guns N' Roses and White Zombie.
The building was heavily damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake and was vacant for several years. It has since been renovated, and its tenants as of 2013 included
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
2. Hollywood-Western Building Marker
On July 6, 2021, ABS Properties, Inc. announced plans to convert the building into 79 income-restricted apartments.
Designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 336 on January 1, 1988, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Today it is known as the Mayer Building.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
3. Hollywood-Western Building Marker
Viewed from Western Avenue.
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
4. Hollywood-Western Building
The building is being renovated - in 2023.
Photographed By Elizabeth Hilton/ICF International/National Park Service, 2014
5. Hollywood-Western Building - 2014
Photographed By Craig Baker, August 27, 2023
6. Hollywood-Western Building
Next to The Bricker Building. See: Other Nearby Markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
