Outpost Building

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Outpost Building
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The building in 2024
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Location of building in Los Angeles County
Location6701 W. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Coordinates 34°06′06″N118°20′11″W / 34.1018°N 118.3363°W / 34.1018; -118.3363
Built1920
Architect E. Parcher
Architectural style Spanish Colonial Revival French Regency combination
Part of Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704)
Designated CPApril 4, 1985

Outpost Building is a historic office building complex at 6701 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

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History

Outpost Building was built by E. Parcher in 1920. [1]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the Outpost Building listed as a contributing property in the district. [1]

Architecture

Outpost Building consists of two two-story buildings originally separated by a courtyard, then joined by a second story arcaded passage. The building features two competing architectural styles: Spanish Colonial Revival and French Regency. Elements of Spanish Colonial Revival include a red tiled roof, bell tower, arched windows, and wrought iron balconies, while the building's French Regency elements include a swan-necked pediment and stone medallions. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.