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CBS Columbia Square Studios named Historical Cultural Monument #947
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/06/2009 - 14:48
The Cultural Heritage Commission and City Council have designated nine new Historic-Cultural Monuments between January and March 2009. Los Angeles’ newest monuments include one International Style structure:
CBS Columbia Square Studios, HCM #947
(6121 Sunset Blvd.) Built in 1938 on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, this complex reflects the importance of radio and television broadcasting in Los Angeles and is characteristic of the International Style of architecture. Designed by William Lescaze, a renowned Modernist architect, the buildings are flat-roofed with smooth, unornamented concrete wall surfaces. Having served as the West Coast headquarters of CBS and as television and recording studios, the buildings have hosted a number of notable performers, from Jack Benny to Bing Crosby.
For more information, please read the entire issue of the April 2009 Office of Historic Resources newsletter.
