The First National Bank Building 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 | 6777 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1700 Highland Avenue, Hollywood, California |
| Coordinates | 34°06′07″N 118°20′17″W / 34.102°N 118.338°W |
| Built | 1928 |
| Architect | Meyer & Holler |
| Architectural style(s) | art deco, neo-gothic |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
History
editHollywood'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 contributor to the district.[4][5]
The building has been vacant since 2008.[2]
Filming Location
editHollywood's First National Bank Building has served as a filming location for several movies and television shows, most notably Twins.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Hollywood First National Bank". Los Angeles Public Library. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Early Los Angeles Historical Buildings (1925 +)". Water and Power Associates. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood First National Bank - Hollywood Historic Site". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "On the Boulevard". Hollywood Heritage. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Twins Locations". latlong.net. Retrieved June 18, 2024.