This summer I came across this building while searching the South Central area. It's located on South Compton Avenue at 66th Street. At the time I couldn't find any information on it.
google street view
Well now I have a name! It was built in 1936 (dates vary) as the 1,000 seat
Fox Gentry Theater.
Designed by noted architect S. Charles Lee, it was built on the former site of the Sunbeam Theater which had burned down.
http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/16246...os-Angeles-CA/
http://losangeleshistorian.com/wp-co...th-Compton.jpg
The building isn't located in a busy 'downtown-like' area so I was surprised to see the terrazzo designs in the sidewalks.
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/HPIM0795.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/HPIM0794.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/HPIM0797.jpg
I would love to find a vintage photo when it was the Fox Gentry. I've searched both LAPL and USC and have found nothing.
Anyone have any clues as to where to look?
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