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. Photo caption reads: "Photo shows one of the three large murals depicting events in California's colorful history which were unveiled in the State Building (215 West 1st Street) assembly room today. Inspecting the mural are, left to right, Mrs. Lucile Lloyd, who painted them; the Rev. Joseph Thompson, Franciscan priest and Dr. Owen C. Coy, director of the California State Historical Association. This mural depicts California's ... ". Photograph dated Oct. 12, 1937.
Lloyd, Lucile Thompson, Joseph Coy, Owen Cochran,--1884-1952 California State Building (Los Angeles, Calif.) Public buildings--California--Los Angeles Murals--California--Los Angeles Lost works of art--California--Los Angeles Artists--United States Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Austin, John C. W.(John Corneby Wilson),1870-1963
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