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Regal Shoes Building

Regal Shoes is a historic two-story building at 6349 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

History

Regal Shoes, built in 1939, was designed by the architectural firm Walker & Eisen, who were responsible for many of Los Angeles's most notable buildings, including the Fine Arts Building, Hollywood Plaza Hotel, Taft Building, United Artists Theatre, and more.[1]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Regal Shoes listed as a contributing property in the district.[2]

Regal Shoes Building was owned by the Church of Scientology as of 2006,[3] and the Sea Org logo is located on the exterior of the building.

Architecture and design

The Regal Shoes Building features a Streamline Moderne design that includes a rounded corner, porthole windows, banded windows, and a Terrazzo entry.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alan Michelson. "Walker and Eisen, Architects (Partnership)". University of Washington Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
  3. ^ Alissa Walker (May 14, 2006). "Why Scientology is Good for Hollywood". Design Observer.