Young's Market Company Building
Young's Market Company Building, Renaissance Revival landmark in Westlake, Los Angeles, United States
Description
The Young's Market Company Building at 1610 West 7th Street displays Renaissance Revival architecture with marble columns and terra-cotta friezes across its ornate facade. The structure spans multiple stories and features detailed decorative elements throughout its design.
History
Built in 1924 by architect Charles F. Plummer, the structure originally served as a retail market during Los Angeles' commercial growth period. It remained an important part of the city's business landscape for decades.
Culture
The building transitioned from commercial space to 44 residential lofts in 1997, showing how living patterns shifted in Los Angeles over time. This conversion from marketplace to homes reflects the changing needs of urban communities.
Practical
The building is located at the intersection of West 7th Street and South Union Avenue in the Westlake area. Visitors can view the Renaissance Revival architecture from the street and explore the structure within its urban surroundings.
Did you know?
The building appeared in multiple 1980s films including Body Double and Fright Night before its conversion to residential lofts. This film history is now mostly forgotten but remains part of the structure's past.
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