Metropolitan Building, Commercial building in Los Angeles, United States.
The Metropolitan Building stands at the intersection of West 5th Street and South Broadway, featuring marble finishes and ornate elevator doors throughout its structure.
The structure, completed in 1913, replaced the Mueller Building and marked the transformation of Broadway into the largest shopping district in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Public Library occupied four floors of the Metropolitan Building from 1913 to 1926, serving as a center for knowledge and literature.
The building contains retail spaces on street level and open loft areas on upper floors, accommodating various commercial and residential requirements.
Architects John Parkinson and George Edwin Bergstrom incorporated skylights and additional floor space to meet specific requirements of the Los Angeles Public Library.
Location: California
Inception: January 1, 1913
Architects: The Parkinsons
Address: 350 5th Street 90013 Los Angeles
GPS coordinates: 34.04860,-118.25100
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:39
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