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SARDI'S
6313 Hollywood Blvd.
(Rudolph Schindler, architect; 1923)
This famous Hollywood destination for breakfast and luncheon was designed by the world-renowned architect Rudolph Schindler in International style with metal and glass. The remodeled structure now houses the Cave Theater.
LAEMMLE BUILDING
6301 Hollywood Blvd.
(Richard Neutra, architect; 1932)
The northwest corner of Hollywood and Vine was home to the Melody Lane Cafe. Architect Richard Neutra designed the building in the International style for Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Studios.
B.H. DYAS (BROADWAY) BUILDING
6300 Hollywood Blvd.
(Fred R. Dorn, architect; 1927)
The first major department store on the Boulevard, this Renaissance Revival style structure with its lavish interiors was a very popular destination. Children could play in an activity room on the top floor while their parents shopped.
TAFT BUILDING
6290 Hollywood Blvd.
(Walker & Eisen, architects; 1923)
This building was designed in the Renaissance Revival style for the Taft family, which came to Hollywood in the 1890s as ranchers. It was the first building on the Boulevard built to the maximum 150 foot height limit.
EQUITABLE BUILDING
6253-63 Hollywood Blvd.
(Aleck Curlett, architect; 1929)
This commercial tower at the northeast corner of Hollywood and Vine was designed in Gothic Deco style -- popular with financial institutions of the day.
PANTAGES THEATRE
6233 Hollywood Blvd.
(B. Marcus Priteca, architect; 1930)
Just east of Hollywood & Vine is the first American movie palace built entirely in the Art Deco style. This highly ornate showplace was the site of the Academy Award ceremonies from 1949 to 1959.