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Bullocks Wilshire/Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Blvd., Wilshire Center

Inspired by new design ideas at the Paris Exposition, John Bullock and partner P.G. Winnett created the magnificent Art Deco Bullocks Wilshire building in 1929 as a "cathedral of commerce." Its soaring tower served as a beacon, and its large glass windows appealed to motorists passing by. The main entrance to the building is situated in the back, something completely unique at the time, to cater to the automobile. After the store closed in 1993, the building's fate hung in the balance until neighboring Southwestern University School of Law purchased it for its campus expansion. Southwestern spent ten years and $29 million to restore the building's historic elements while adapting it for state-of-the-art academic use. This world-renowned landmark enjoys new life as an inspirational learning environment and a prime example of adaptive reuse.

Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #56, Listed in the National Register of Historic Places

Photo by Frank Cooper