Johnny Grant Building | |
![]() Johnny Grant Building in 2024 | |
Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
Location | 7024 W. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California |
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Coordinates | 34°06′05″N118°20′32″W / 34.1014°N 118.3422°W |
Built | 1919 |
Architect | Frank Meline |
Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
Johnny Grant Building, also known as Arthur Murray, is a historic two-story building located at 7024 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was formerly home to a Arthur Murray Dance Studio [1] and is currently part of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel complex. [2]
7024 W. Hollywood Blvd. was built in 1919 by Frank Meline, the same architect responsible for the Garden Court Apartments that once stood nearby. [2] Upon opening, this building's second-floor housed Meglin Dance Studio and later an Arthur Murray Dance Studio, [1] with the building sometimes called Arthur Murray due to its second second-floor tenant. [2] Gypsy Rose Lee rehearsed in this studio in the 1930s, while performing in downtown's Paramount Theatre. [1]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Arthur Murray listed as a contributing property in the district. [2]
In 1995, the building was named Johnny Grant Building in honor of Hollywood's longtime honorary mayor, Walk of Fame chairman, and good will ambassador Johnny Grant. [1]
Johnny Grant Building was constructed of wood and designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The building features a red tiled roof, stone detailing, and six second-story arched windows. [2]