The Nirvana Hollywood Canvas Print

The 1920s saw an abundance of themed architecture. The Nirvana Hotel & Apartments followed this trend. In 1925, architect E. M. Erdaly designed an Oriental Revival building that featured a pagoda roof, a pagoda shaped sign out front, and other interesting oriental details. Owners promoted its unique look as early as 1926, calling it the “most exclusive apartments in Hollywood” in a Los Angeles Times ad. A 1938 ad stated it displayed “unusual atmosphere” and was “beautifully furnished.
On July 13, 2005, the Nirvana Hotel & Apartments was named cultural historic monument #816 for Los Angeles, which helps it survive. In 2007, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Mills Act would allow the owners to make repairs to the historic structure and get tax rebates for keeping it as historically accurate as possible. Hollywood is full of historic and beautiful apartment buildings.

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