 The building in 2024 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 6806 W. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°06′07″N118°20′20″W / 34.102°N 118.339°W |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
| Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
6806 Hollywood Boulevard is an unnamed historic building at 6806 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. [1]
6806 Hollywood Boulevard was built in 1922 as a three-story stucco commercial building, with some art deco ornament in its design. [1]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with 6679 Hollywood Boulevard listed as a contributing property in the district. [1]
In 1993, 6806 Hollywood Boulevard and its neighboring building were sold for $18.9 million. [2]
In 2024, 6806 Hollywood Boulevard was one of four Hollywood and Highland buildings proposed for demolition to make way for a metro entrance on the K Line Northern Extension. The other buildings are Bank of America Building, Hollywood Theater, and Lee Drug. [3]
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