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6Z

Modern West Hollywood

1966 - 1984

The prevalent architectural style for commercial buildings constructed between 1946 and 1965 across the United States was Mid-Century Modern. Emerging from earlier idioms of the Modern movement, Mid-Century Modern was more fully embraced by the public following World War II. The style utilized the industrial materials and streamlined construction techniques developed during the war years. Designs relied on light metal or concrete frames sheathed in thin glass skins over boxy, geometric forms. The unadorned simplicity and technological sophistication of the style demonstrated a faith in the future. Mid-Century Modern designs were used for every type of commercial, residential, and institutional building in America. The property possesses some of the characteristics of the Mid-Century Modern style, but is not a distinctive or significant example. Some of the early tenants of the building include Dual Sleeper furniture company (9001) and Herb Bean Sales electronics (9003). A later tenant was George Sands Books in the 9011 storefront. There is no evidence to indicate that these businesses were significant in the commercial history of West Hollywood.

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* Date source: Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor

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• City of West Hollywood Cultural Resources