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The 13 most beautiful Art Deco buildings in Los Angeles

Jul 26, 2021, 12:44 IST

Bullocks Wilshire towers over Wilshire Boulevard. Originally built as a luxury department store in 1929, it is now houses Southwestern Law School. The final scene of "Ghostbusters" was shot here.

L.A.'s City Hall is one of the most recognizable buildings in the whole city. You've likely seen it in dozens of movies about cops and gangsters.

The Eastern Columbia Building is arguably the one of the most beautiful Art Deco buildings in the world. It's known for its distinctive blue color and clock on its face. It was featured in "500 Days of Summer."

Art Deco was once as common for theaters as it was for skyscrapers. The El Rey Theatre is one of the great remaining examples in the city.

Located on top of a tall hill in the city's massive Griffith Park, Griffith Observatory's big claim to fame was a crucial role in "Rebel Without a Cause." It provides some of the best views of the city.

The Hollywood & Western Building is only four stories tall, but that doesn't take away from its beauty.

The Los Angeles Jewelry Center is the hub of the city's jewelry trade.

The roof of the Los Angeles Public Library looks less like a library and more like a shrine.

The Ninth and Broadway Building is perhaps most recognizable for its distinct entranceway, a staple of many Art Deco buildings.

Art Deco buildings aren't just about the outside. The Park Plaza Hotel proves that architects made sure every part of their buildings looked stunning.

Like the Eastern Columbia building, the Pellissier Building and Wiltern Theatre take on a distinct shade of blue.

The Sunset Tower Hotel has towered over the Sunset Strip since 1931.

The Charmont Apartments in Santa Monica allow you to live in a piece of history that's also not far from the beach.

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