Place

Wilshire Professional Building

This building housed the office of its architect, Arthur E. Harvey.

Place Details

Address

3875 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Architect

Decade

Property Type

Community

Photo by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy | Photo by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy

The thirteen-story Wilshire Professional Building at the corner of Wilshire and St. Andrews is a good example of 1920s Art Deco architecture that brought attention to the boulevard.

Its Zigzag Moderne tower steps back, affording good views and ensuring that even if another tall building was built next door, sunlight, breezes, and views would not be too hindered.

While the building was intended mainly for doctors and dentists, it also housed the office of its architect, Arthur E. Harvey.

Even the sidewalk received special attention. The Portland Cement Company poured a custom terrazzo pattern in front of the entrance, which still exists.

Wilshire Professional Building | Security Pacific Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
c. 1985 | Dan Hoye/Conservancy Archives
Security Pacific Collection/Los Angeles Public Library
1929. | Bruce Boehner
Dan Hoye/Conservancy Archives
Dan Hoye/Conservancy Archives