Holmby Hall, Clock tower at Westwood Village, Los Angeles, United States.
Holmby Hall is a six-story clock tower in Westwood Village that stands out with its white facade and green pinnacle. The building holds Spanish Colonial Revival storefronts at street level and anchors the plaza's visual character.
The building was erected in 1929 as the first commercial structure in Westwood Village, marking the start of the plaza's development. It was a turning point for the emerging community and set the standard for future construction.
The building was long connected to university life, originally housing female UCLA students in its residential spaces. This educational link shaped the area's identity and continues to draw students who gather around the tower.
The tower sits at the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Weyburn Avenue, right in the heart of Westwood Village and easy to locate. The surrounding area has many shops and restaurants, making it worthwhile to explore the plaza during a visit.
Unlike most buildings in Westwood Village that show Mediterranean influences, this tower combines English-Norman and Classical architectural elements. This unexpected stylistic blend gives the plaza its own visual identity.
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