Hazard's Pavilion

Hazard's Pavilion was a wooden structure located at Fifth and Olive Streets, featuring two distinctive towers and a clapboard exterior. The hall accommodated around 4,000 spectators and served as a venue for performances, religious gatherings, political meetings, and boxing matches.

The pavilion was constructed in 1887 by architects Kysor, Morgan & Walls for Henry T. Hazard, a prominent lawyer who later became Mayor of Los Angeles. The building shaped the city's entertainment scene for the next two decades before transitioning to other uses.

The hall served as a gathering place for internationally renowned performers and speakers who drew large crowds from across the city. These events made it a focal point for the cultural life of Los Angeles during the late 1800s.

The site is located in the heart of downtown and is accessible by public transportation. The area was then as now a busy commercial district with plenty of activity nearby.

The renowned Italian tenor Enrico Caruso performed at the venue, one of many international stars who appeared there. It later became Temple Auditorium and housed the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.

Location: Los Angeles

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Address: 427 W. Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

GPS coordinates: 34.04942,-118.25313

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54