The Haas Building, Historic skyscraper in Downtown Los Angeles, United States.
Description
The Haas Building is a 12-story structure located at Broadway and Seventh Street designed in the Beaux Arts style with terra cotta detailing across its facade. The building now contains residential apartments and dining venues that serve the surrounding neighborhood.
History
Abraham Haas commissioned the architectural firm Morgan Walls & Morgan in 1915 to design a fireproof commercial structure. The building quickly became part of the growing financial district that was developing throughout the downtown area.
Culture
The ornamental terra cotta details on the facade represent the artistic ambitions of early 20th century commercial architecture in Los Angeles. These decorative elements show how builders once prioritized craftsmanship in financial district structures.
Practical
The location on Broadway and Seventh Street is easily accessible by public transportation with bus and light rail stations nearby. The surrounding area has many restaurants and shops that make it convenient for visitors to spend time walking around the neighborhood.
Did you know?
The basement vaults once held the financial operations of the Bank of Italy, an early banking presence that operated from the ground floor. This hidden component reveals how banks protected their assets in the early years of modern banking in the city.
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