Hellman Building
Appearance
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The Hellman Building is a historic building in Downtown Los Angeles. [1]
Location
It is located on the corner of Fourth Street and Spring Street, in the Old Bank District.[2][3]
History
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The building was erected in 1903 for Herman W. Hellman, a German-born American Jewish businessman and banker.[2] It was designed by architect Alfred Rosenheim.[2][3]
It took the place of a house originally built by Hellman, a small wooden cottage, designed by Kysor & Mathews in 1875.[4]
References
- ^ Miranda, Carolina A. (June 30, 2016). "New Main Museum in downtown Los Angeles reveals 'Beta' plans — and focus on art in L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
- ^ a b c Sam Watters, Hellman buildings were inspired by national spirit, The Los Angeles Times, December 26, 2009
- ^ a b "Old Bank District: Hellman Building". Archived from the original on 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
- ^ Los Angeles Herald 25 June 1875.