It was built in 1926-28. It is a Goodhuesque structure with classical detailing at the base (Greek freize, Roman arcaded court), Spanish colonial interior (by Austin Whittlesey) and Ziggurat influenced crown. Designed by Austin, Parkinson, Parkinson and Martin. Model of Los Angeles City Hall prior to its construction.
Los Angeles City Hall (Los Angeles, Calif.) City halls--California--Los Angeles Public buildings--California--Los Angeles Architectural models Whittlesey, Austin Austin, John C. W.(John Corneby Wilson),1870-1963 Parkinson, John,1861-1935 Parkinson, Donald B.(Donald Berthold),1895-1945 Martin, Albert C.,1879-1960
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