Forrester Building
U.S. Historic district – Contributing property
The northern-half of the building in 2014
Location of building in Los Angeles County
Location	638 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates	34°02′45″N 118°15′09″W / 34.0457°N 118.2526°W / 34.0457; -118.2526
Built	1907
Architect	Charles Frederick Whittlesey
Part of	Broadway Theater and Commercial District (ID79000484)
Designated CP	May 9, 1979[1]

Forrester Building is a historic eight-story building located at 638 S. Broadway in the Broadway Theater District in the historic core of downtown Los Angeles.

History

Forrester Building was designed by Charles Frederick Whittlesey, built in 1907,^[1] and takes its name from the E.A. Forrester & Sons realty firm, who owned the building.^[2][3] The building originally contained lofts and ground-floor retail.^[4]

In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with the Forrester Building listed as a contributing property in the district.^[1]

Architecture and design

Forrester Building is made of reinforced concrete^[4] and features heavy cornice, arched windows, and a stone and terra cotta facade that covers the bottom three stories.^[1] The building is 56 feet (17 m) wide by 150 feet (46 m) deep.^[3]

See also

• List of contributing properties in the Broadway Theater and Commercial District

References