Reeves Building


Reeves Building, also known as Rowan Building, is a historic building located at 525 S. Broadway in the Jewelry District and Broadway [Theater District |Broadway Theater District] in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.

History

Reeves Building, built in 1903, was designed by John [Parkinson |John Parkinson], the architect responsible for some of Los Angeles's most notable landmarks, including Los [Angeles City Hall|City Hall] and the Los Angeles [Memorial Coliseum|Memorial Coliseum]. The building, originally five-stories and currently one, has housed several different stores over the years.
In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of [Historic Places], with Reeves Building listed as a non-contributing property in the district.

Architecture and design

Reeves Building is built of brick and originally featured a pediment, balcony, and a glazed metal and synthetic stone facade. The facade has since been covered by a less ornamental one, an alteration that has been described as "radical."