Hellman Building

Old picture of the Hellman Building in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Hellman Building in 2008.

The Hellman Building is a historic building in Downtown Los Angeles.

Location

It is located on the corner of Fourth Street and Spring Street, in the Old Bank District.[1][2]

History

It was built in 1903 for Herman W. Hellman, a German-born American Jewish businessman and banker.[1] It was designed by architect Alfred Rosenheim.[1][2]

It took the place of a house originally built by Hellman. It was a small wooden cottage, designed by Kysor & Mathews in 1875.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sam Watters, Hellman buildings were inspired by national spirit, The Los Angeles Times, December 26, 2009
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Old Bank District: Hellman Building
  3. ↑ Los Angeles Herald 25 June 1875.