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Julian Medical Building

Coordinates: 34°06′05″N 118°19′45″W / 34.1014°N 118.3292°W / 34.1014; -118.3292
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Julian Medical Building
The building in 2024
Julian Medical Building is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Julian Medical Building
Location of building in Los Angeles County
Location6384 W. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California
Coordinates34°06′05″N 118°19′45″W / 34.1014°N 118.3292°W / 34.1014; -118.3292
Built1934
ArchitectMorgan, Walls & Clements
Architectural styleArt Deco, Streamline Moderne
Part ofHollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704)
Designated CPApril 4, 1985

Julian Medical Building, also known as the Owl Drug Store Building, is a historic two-story building at 6384 W. Hollywood Boulevard, on the corner of Hollywood and Cahuenga Boulevard, in Hollywood, California.

History

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Julian Medical Building was financed by the Beveridge family[1] and designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements, the architectural firm responsible for many Los Angeles landmarks, including the Dominguez–Wilshire Building, Adamson House, Chapman Plaza, and the El Capitan, Music Box, Wiltern, Mayan, and Belasco theaters.[2] This building, which features a combination of Art Deco and Streamline Moderne styles, was built in 1934.[3]

Upon opening, the ground floor tenant was Owl Drug, giving the building the alternate name Owl Drug Store Building. The second floor contained medical offices.[4]

In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Julian Medical Building listed as a contributing property in the district.[3]

Architecture

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The Julian Medical Building has been described as a "landmark",[3] "an architectural masterpiece",[5] and "one of the crowning achievements of Streamline Moderne"[6] for its Art Deco and Streamline Moderne design. The building's distinctive features include a rounded Moderne corner, windswept tower, and pylon-separated horizontally-reinforced windows.[3][7]

The Cahuenga Building in Disney California Adventure Park’s Hollywood Land and Keystone Clothiers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are modeled after the Julian Medical Building.[5][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Early Views of Hollywood (1920 +)". Water and Power Associates. p. 10. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Michelson, Alan. "Morgan, Walls and Clements, Architects (Partnership)". University of Washington Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d "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.
  4. ^ "Image / Christmas along Hollywood Boulevard". University of California - Calisphere. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Julian Medical Building". socallandmarks.com. March 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Winter, Robert (2009). An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles. Gibbs Smith. p. 181. ISBN 978-1-4236-0893-6.
  7. ^ "Owl Drug/Julian Medical - Hollywood Historic Site". Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Weiss, Werner (March 21, 2008). "Real Buildings that Inspired Disney-MGM Studios, Part 2". yesterland.com.