Judson-Rives Building, originally the Broadway Central Building, also known as The Judson, is a historic ten story high-rise located at 424 S. Broadway in the Broadway Theater District in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.
Judson-Rives Building | |
 The building in 2012 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 424 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34°02′56″N 118°14′59″W / 34.0489°N 118.2497°W |
| Built | 1906 |
| Architect | Charles Ronald Aldrich |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Part of | Broadway Theater and Commercial District (ID79000484) |
| LAHCM No. | 881 |
| Significant dates | |
| Designated CP | May 9, 1979[2] |
| Designated LAHCM | December 20, 1989[1] |
History
editJudson-Rives Building, originally the Broadway Central Building,[3] was designed by Charles Ronald Aldrich and built in 1906.[2]
In 1928, Judson Rives took over ownership of the building, at which point the building was renamed after him.[3] Rives remodeled the building lobby in 1929[2] and a multi-colored neon marquee was added in the 1930s. This marquee was replaced by a plainer one in the 1970s.[4]
In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Judson-Rives Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[2] The building was listed as Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #881 in 2007.[1]
In 2005, the building was purchased then converted into a 60-unit residential apartment complex named The Judson, which opened in 2008. David Gray Architects led the conversion.[5][6]
Broadway Theatre
editThe building's ground floor space, originally a shoe store, was bought by Metropolitan Theatres, who built the Broadway Theatre, designed by Lawrence McConville, in the space.[4] The theater opened in 1924.[1][2]
In 1973, the theater was renamed Teatro Broadway as it began playing Spanish language cinema. In 1988, it was removed, after which the ground floor was re-converted to retail.[4]
Architecture and design
editJudson-Rives Building features Beaux Arts architecture[1] and is made of steel-framed concrete and brick with a granite, sandstone, and glazed terra cotta facade.[2][7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Historic Resource - Judson Rives Building 424 S Broadway". City of Los Angeles. July 30, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - California SP Broadway Theater and Commercial District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. May 9, 1979.
- ^ a b "Image / Judson C. Rives Building, 424 South Broadway, Los Angeles". University of California - Calisphere. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ a b c Gabel, William. "Broadway Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Craig (August 22, 2023). "Judson Rives Building". hmdb.org. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Judson". downtownla.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Sitton, Tom (2008). "GC 1323 - Historic Sites Surveys" (PDF). Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.