Hellman Building

The Hellman Building is a historic building in Downtown Los Angeles. [1]

The Hellman Building in 2008.

Location

It is located on the corner of Fourth Street and Spring Street, in the Old Bank District.[2][3]

History
Old picture of the Hellman Building in Downtown Los Angeles.

The building was erected in 1903 for Herman W. Hellman, a German-born American Jewish businessman and banker.[2] It was designed by architect Alfred Rosenheim.[2][3]

It took the place of a house originally built by Hellman, a small wooden cottage, designed by Kysor & Mathews in 1875.[4]

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References
  1. Miranda, Carolina A. (June 30, 2016). "New Main Museum in downtown Los Angeles reveals 'Beta' plans — and focus on art in L.A." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  2. Sam Watters, Hellman buildings were inspired by national spirit, The Los Angeles Times, December 26, 2009
  3. "Old Bank District: Hellman Building". Archived from the original on 2014-12-21. Retrieved 2014-11-21.
  4. Los Angeles Herald 25 June 1875.

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