CBS Columbia Square

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

CBS Columbia Square, Historic broadcasting complex on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, US

The Columbia Square comprises three buildings constructed in International Style with Streamline Moderne elements, featuring distinctive aluminum-framed glass walls and steel ribbon windows.

William Lescaze designed this two-million-dollar radio and television headquarters for CBS in 1937, marking the beginning of Hollywood's broadcasting center.

The studios recorded performances by Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Simon and Garfunkel, and hosted radio shows featuring Bob Hope and Jack Benny throughout the years.

The complex underwent extensive restoration work in the 2010s, including repairs to the concrete exterior, window mechanisms, and landscaping of the central courtyard.

Studio A contained specialized echo chambers that attracted numerous recording artists, including the Beach Boys, who used them for their signature sound.

GPS coordinates: 34.09829,-118.32309

Latest update: May 26, 2025 11:19

Around this place
Show the full map
Museum of Death
United States of America

Museum of Death

434 m
Capitol Records Building
United States of America

Capitol Records Building

599 m
Hollywood Palladium
United States of America

Hollywood Palladium

108 m
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
United States of America

Hollywood Pantages Theatre

483 m
Psychiatry: An Industry of Death
United States of America

Psychiatry: An Industry of Death

1 km
Capitol Studios
United States of America

Capitol Studios

605 m
Hollywood Tower
United States of America

Hollywood Tower

778 m
Earl Carroll Theatre
United States of America

Earl Carroll Theatre

82 m
Old Warner Brothers Studios
United States of America

Old Warner Brothers Studios

620 m
Fonda Theatre
United States of America

Fonda Theatre

368 m
Metromedia Square
United States of America

Metromedia Square

757 m
Hotel Café
United States of America

Hotel Café

682 m
Hollywood Studio Club
United States of America

Hollywood Studio Club

584 m
Chateau Elysee
United States of America

Chateau Elysee

777 m
Hollywood Athletic Club
United States of America

Hollywood Athletic Club

822 m
Ricardo Montalbán Theatre
United States of America

Ricardo Montalbán Theatre

414 m
Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
United States of America

Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study

530 m
IO West
United States of America

IO West

617 m
Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial
United States of America

Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial

689 m
Guaranty Building
United States of America

Guaranty Building

330 m
St. Andrews Bungalow Court
United States of America

St. Andrews Bungalow Court

184 m
Whitley Court
United States of America

Whitley Court

1 km
California Laundry
United States of America

California Laundry

961 m
Security Trust and Savings
United States of America

Security Trust and Savings

651 m
Halifax Apartments
United States of America

Halifax Apartments

764 m
Hollywood and Vine
United States of America

Hollywood and Vine

498 m
Museum of Death Hollywood
United States of America

Museum of Death Hollywood

576 m
Los Angeles Fire Dept Historical Society
United States of America

Los Angeles Fire Dept Historical Society

677 m
Show the full map

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« CBS Columbia Square: Historic broadcasting complex on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, US » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes