Johnny Grant Building


Johnny Grant Building, also known as Arthur Murray, is a historic two-story building located at 7024 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was formerly home to a Arthur Murray Dance Studio and is currently part of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel complex.

History

7024 W. Hollywood Blvd. was built in 1919 by Frank Meline, the same architect responsible for the Garden Court Apartments that once stood nearby. Upon opening, this building's second-floor housed Meglin Dance Studio and later an Arthur Murray Dance Studio, with the building sometimes called Arthur Murray due to its second second-floor tenant. Gypsy Rose Lee rehearsed in this studio in the 1930s, while performing in downtown's Paramount Theatre.
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Arthur Murray listed as a contributing property in the district.
In 1995, the building was named Johnny Grant Building in honor of Hollywood's longtime honorary mayor, Walk of Fame chairman, and good will ambassador Johnny Grant.

Architecture and design

Johnny Grant Building was constructed of wood and designed in the Renaissance Revival style. The building features a red tiled roof, stone detailing, and six second-story arched windows.