Bank of America Building | |
 The building in 2006 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 6780 W. Hollywood Blvd. and 1668 Highland Ave., Hollywood, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°06′05″N 118°20′19″W / 34.1013°N 118.3385°W |
| Built | 1914, 1935 |
| Architect | Morgan, Walls & Clements |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
| Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
Hollywood's Bank of America Building is a historic building located at 6780 W. Hollywood Boulevard and 1668 Highland Avenue in Hollywood, California. Named after its former tenant, the building currently houses a Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium.
History
[edit]The Bank of America Building was built in 1914 as a four-story apartment complex,[1] with a Bank of America branch on the ground floor and apartments above.[2] Charles E. Toberman was the developer.[3]
In 1935, Morgan, Walls & Clements remodeled the building into a one-story Beaux Arts styled bank. This building, along with Hollywood First National across the street, anchored the corner of Hollywood and Highland. It features classical detailing, with a decorated frieze, projecting cornice, its entrance and windows recessed between Corinthian pilasters, and a flat roof with red tile at the parapet.[1]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the Bank of America building listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
In 2001, the building was sold for $1.975 million.[4] It currently houses a Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, with a 20-foot model Tyrannosaurus rex bursting through the roof and chewing on a clock.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ "Early Views of Hollywood (1920 +)". Water and Power Associates. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Angels Walk LA Self Guided Historic Trails - Hollywood" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "6778 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028". Property Shark. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Gary Wayne. "Ripley's Believe It or Not! "Odditorium"". www.seeing-stars.com. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
Well, that’s interesting to know that Psilotum nudum are known as whisk ferns. Psilotum nudum is the commoner species of the two. While the P. flaccidum is a rare species and is found in the tropical islands. Both the species are usually epiphytic in habit and grow upon tree ferns. These species may also be terrestrial and grow in humus or in the crevices of the rocks.
View the detailed Guide of Psilotum nudum: Detailed Study Of Psilotum Nudum (Whisk Fern), Classification, Anatomy, Reproduction