Lee Drug
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Lee Drug | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 6800 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1669 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°06′05″N 118°20′20″W / 34.1014°N 118.3389°W |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architect | B.D. Bixby |
| Architectural style | Art Deco, Streamline Moderne |
| Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
| Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
Lee Drug is a historic commercial building located at 6800 W. Hollywood Boulevard and 1669 N. Highland Avenue in Hollywood, California.
History
Lee Drug was built by B.D. Bixby in 1935. The building synthesizes Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles, and features horizontal banding, deco detailing, and a pronounced vertical sign projected above the roof.[1]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Lee Drug listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
In 1993, the building was sold for $18.9 million.[2]
References
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ "6800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028". Property Shark. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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