Title supplied by cataloger. Architect John C. Austin constructed the State Building in 1930. This "high rise" measured 184 feet and had 13 stories. Unfortunately, it was found to be structurally unsafe after a 1971 earthquake, necessitating demolition. Exterior view of the "new" California State Building, located at 215 W. First Street; view is toward the northwest corner of 1st and Spring streets. The photograph was taken from the roof of The Times Building; landscaping had not yet been started at this time.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 23 cm. Photographic prints
California State Building (Los Angeles, Calif.) Building construction--California--Los Angeles Public buildings--California--Los Angeles Office buildings--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Lost architecture--California--Los Angeles Austin, John C. W.(John Corneby Wilson),1870-1963 Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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