California Mid-Century Modern Office Buildings

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California Mid-Century Modern Office Buildings (page 5)

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Screen Actors Guild Los Angeles, CA

The former Screen Actors Guild building was built in 1956. It was designed by E.J. Samaniego and George C. Hall. The building now houses the AV Squad. [map]

Capitol Records Tower Los Angeles, CA

The Capitol Records Tower was built in 1956. The building was designed by Louis Naidorf of Welton Becket & Associates. It was the world's first round office building. Contrary to popular belief, the building was not modeled after a stack of records. The architect didn't even know who the client was when he designed this building. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Pacific Bell Telephone Building Los Angeles, CA

The Pacific Bell Telephone Building was built in 1961. It is now known as the AT&T Tower. The microwave tower on top of the building was used from the 1960s-1990s. The relief sculpture was installed on the side of the building in 1961. It was created by Anthony Heinsbergen. The sculpture is entitled ""Bell Communications Around the Globe". It features old telephone switches and other equipment. [map]

American Cement Building
Los Angeles, CA

The American Cement Building was built in 1964. The exterior features extensive use of cast concrete. In 2002, the building was converted into residential and office lofts. For more, see this website. [map]

Hanna-Barbera Building
Los Angeles, CA
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The Hanna-Barbera Building was designed by Arthur Froelich and built in 1962. The "cartoon factory" was nearly demolished in 2004. The building housed an LA Fitness location in 2008. The building now houses Added Value, a marketing company. For more, see this website. [map]

U.S. Custom House
Los Angeles, CA

The U.S. Custom House was designed by Austin, Field & Fry and built in 1966. The building appeared to be vacant when these photos were taken in 2013. For more, see this website. [map]

Hughes Aircraft Employee Credit Union
Los Angeles, CA

The Hughes Aircraft Employee Credit Union building now houses the Airport Endscopy Center and other medical offices. It was designed by Perry C. Langston and built in 1968. [map]

Century Plaza Towers
Los Angeles, CA
Eaton Corporation
Los Angeles, CA

The Century Plaza Towers were built from 1969-1975. They were designed by Minoru Yamasaki who was also responsible for the similar-looking World Trade Center in New York City. The twin 44-story buildings were commissioned by Alcoa and they appropriately have an aluminum skin. They are the tallest buildings in southern California outside of downtown Los Angeles. For more, see this website. [map]
This Eaton Corporation building appears to be from the 1960s. Does anyone know anything about it? [map]

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Century Plaza Towers Los Angeles, CA	Eaton Corporation Los Angeles, CA