Coca-Cola Building (Los Angeles)
Historic beverage bottling facility in Los Angeles, California
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The Coca-Cola Building is a Coca-Cola bottling plant modeled as a Streamline Moderne building designed by architect Robert V. Derrah with the appearance of a ship with portholes, catwalk and a bridge from five existing industrial buildings in 1939.[1][2][3] It is located at 1334 South Central Avenue in Los Angeles, California. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 138 on February 5, 1975.[1][4]
| Coca-Cola Building | |
|---|---|
View from corner | |
  Location within the Los Angeles metropolitan area | |
| 34°1′43″N 118°14′42″W | |
| Location | 1200-1334 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California |
| History | |
| Built | 1939 |
| Site notes | |
| Area | Downtown Los Angeles / South Los Angeles |
| Architect | Robert V. Derrah |
Architectural style | Streamline Moderne |
| Governing body | Private |
| Designated | February 5, 1975 |
| Reference no. | 138 |
Precursor
A previous Coca Cola bottling plant was built by Richard D. King in 1920. This building was demolished in the 1930s, with the current Coca-Cola Building built on the same property.[5]
