Terminal Annex, Bauwerk in den Vereinigten Staaten
Terminal Annex is a large building in Los Angeles that combines Spanish Colonial Revival and Moorish Revival architectural styles. The structure was built in the early 1940s and features towers, detailed rooflines, and arches that create a traditional appearance.
The building was constructed in the 1940s during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration as part of the New Deal public works programs. It served as the main mail processing center for Los Angeles until 1989, when a new facility opened to handle the growing volume.
The building displays murals painted by Boris Deutsch in the 1940s that show scenes from Los Angeles history within the lobby. These artworks came from WPA public art programs and tell stories of the city through their images.
The building is located near Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and is easily accessible on foot from nearby streets. The historic lobby with its murals is partially visible to visitors, though most of the structure is not open to the public today.
After its time as a post office, the building has been repurposed for film and television productions as well as serving as a data center. Today it houses server equipment for companies like CoreSite, showing how historic structures adapt to modern needs while retaining their architectural character.
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