View 14: Exterior view of Samson Tire and Rubber Company building, also called "The Citadel." An industrial office and manufacturing plant, built as a walled Babylonian (or Assyrian) city; modeled after famous ziggurats and fortified walls of the ancient city of Khorsabad. Priest-Kings and other creatures adorn the walls. Partial view of the name "Samson" may be seen on the building. View of construction work at the front of the building may be seen on the left of this photo. Building is located at 5675 Telegraph Road, City of Commerce. Date built: 1929-30. Architects: Morgan, Walls and Clements. In 1990, it became the Citadel Outlets. Photo dated: May 29, 1929.
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