Hollywood's First National Bank Building, also known as Hollywood First National and Security Pacific, is a historic thirteen-story building at 6777 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1700 Highland Avenue, in Hollywood, California.
History
Hollywood's First National Bank Building, built in 1927 and opened 1928, was designed by Meyer & Holler, the same architectural firm that designed the nearby Chinese and Egyptian theaters.
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Security Pacific listed as a contributing property in the district.
In 1992, the building was sold for $3.3 million ($7.39 million in 2024), and it has been vacant since 2008.
Architecture and design
Hollywood's First National Bank Building, 13 stories and 183 feet in height, combines art deco and neo-Gothic styles to create a design meant to suggest the sense of fantasy in the area. The building is made of reinforced concrete and features an elaborate stepped tower and a facade decorated with medieval figures, floral patterns, and medallions.
Filming location
Hollywood's First National Bank Building has served as a filming location for several movies and television shows, most notably Adventures of Superman and Twins.
See also
- List of contributing properties in the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District
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