Silverwood's Building
Historic building in Los Angeles, USA
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Silverwood's Building is a historic five-story building located at 558 S. Broadway and 221 W. 6th Street in the Broadway Theater District in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.
Silverwood's Building | |
The building in 2014 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 558 S. Broadway and 221 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°02′48″N 118°15′06″W |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architect | Walker & Eisen |
| Part of | Broadway Theater and Commercial District (ID79000484) |
| Designated CP | May 9, 1979[1] |
History
Silverwood's Building was built in 1920 and designed by Walker & Eisen, the architecture firm responsible for several buildings on Broadway, including the Apparel Center and Platt Building.[1] This building was originally designed as a mercantile center, with a department store as its main tenant.[2] A one-story Silverwoods was previously located on the property,[3] and the location became the company's flagship after this building replaced that one in 1920.[4]
In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Silverwood's Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
Architecture and design
Silverwood's Building is made of steel-framed reinforced concrete and brick with terra cotta detailing.[1][2]