Coca-Cola Building (Los Angeles)

The Coca-Cola Building is a Coca-Cola bottling plant modeled as a Streamline Moderne building designed by architect Robert V. Derrah with the appearance of a ship with portholes, catwalk and a bridge from five existing industrial buildings in 1939.[2][3][4] It is located at 1334 South Central Avenue in Los Angeles, California. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument Number 138 on 5 Feb 1975.[2] It is often referred to as the Coke Building.

Coca-Cola Building
View from corner
Location1200-1334 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°1′43″N 118°14′42″W
AreaDowntown Los Angeles / South Los Angeles
Built1939
ArchitectRobert V. Derrah
Architectural style(s)Streamline Moderne
Governing bodyPrivate
DesignatedFebruary 5, 1975[1]
Reference no.138
Location of Coca-Cola Building in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

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References

  • Marian Moffett, Michael W. Fazio, Lawrence Wodehouse. A world history of architecture. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003. ISBN 0-07-141751-6, ISBN 978-0-07-141751-8. Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Chapter 15 Art Deco, page 499 and Figure 15.42. Google books
  • No. 138 - Coca-Cola Building. Big Orange Landmarks. Exploring the Landmarks of Los Angeles, One Monument at a Time. Several external views plus one interior picture.


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