First National Bank Building (Hollywood, California)

The First National Bank Building, also known as Hollywood First National and Security Pacific, is a historic thirteen-story building at 6777 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1700 Highland Avenue, in Hollywood, California.

First National Bank Building
First National Bank Building
Location of building in Los Angeles County
Location6777 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1700 Highland Avenue, Hollywood, California
Coordinates 34.102°N 118.338°W / 34.102; -118.338
Built1928
ArchitectMeyer & Holler
Architectural styleart deco, neo-gothic
Part ofHollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704)
Designated CPApril 4, 1985

History

Hollywood's First National Bank Building, built in 1927 and opened 1928, was designed by Meyer & Holler, the same architectural firm that designed the nearby Chinese and Egyptian theaters.[1][2] Combining art deco and neo-gothic styles, the building was designed to suggest the sense of fantasy in the area, and upon completion, it was the tallest office building in Los Angeles.[3]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the First National Bank Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[4][5]

The building has been vacant since 2008.[2]

Filming Location

Hollywood's First National Bank Building has served as a filming location for several movies and television shows, most notably Adventures of Superman[6] and Twins.[7]

References
  1. "Hollywood First National Bank". Los Angeles Public Library. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  2. "Early Los Angeles Historical Buildings (1925 +)". Water and Power Associates. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  3. "Hollywood First National Bank - Hollywood Historic Site". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. "On the Boulevard". Hollywood Heritage. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  5. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  6. "Angels Walk LA Self Guided Historic Trails - Hollywood" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  7. "Twins Locations". latlong.net. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
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