General Petroleum Building
General Petroleum Building, Office building in Los Angeles, United States.
The General Petroleum Building features thirteen floors constructed with steel frames and displays modern architectural elements throughout its 504,000 square feet structure.
The construction of the building began in 1947 and concluded in 1949, when Governor Earl Warren and Mayor Fletcher Bowron attended its official dedication.
The structure represents mid-century modern architecture and stands as an example of post-war commercial development in downtown Los Angeles.
The building underwent renovation to transform its office spaces into 322 residential apartments, adapting to changing urban needs while maintaining its structural integrity.
The structure includes a separate six-story parking facility with an interior spiral pathway designed specifically for self-parking vehicles.
Location: California
Architects: Wurdeman & Becket
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.04944,-118.25667
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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