Fine Arts Building (Los Angeles)
The landmark Fine Arts Building is located at 811 West 7th Street in Downtown Los Angeles, California. Also known as the Global Marine House, it was declared a historic cultural monument in 1974.
Fine Arts Building
811 West 7th Street, Los Angeles
1927
April 17, 1974
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History[edit]
Oil wildcatter Russell E. Havenstrite owned a penthouse in the building.[3] In June 2012, Los Angeles Fine Arts Building was purchased by Sorgente Group of America.[4]
The building appears in the film (500) Days of Summer, where the protagonist — an aspiring architect — describes it as his favorite building.[2]
The lobby has housed art galleries in recent years.[5]
Façade on West 7th Street, Los Angeles
Main entrance on West 7th Street, Los Angeles
Lobby
Interior
Interior, ceiling
Interior, elevators
Lobby sculptures and pool
Architecture, façade sculpture at 4th floor, left side
Sculpture, façade sculpture at 4th floor, right side
Façade bas relief at top, left side
Façade bas relief at top, right side
Façade sculptures at 10th floor, left and right sides
