National Register of Historic Places

Southern California Gas Company Complex

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
June 21, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000623

About this property

The Southern California Gas Company Complex is a group of buildings on Flower Street in Downtown Los Angeles. The main building, completed in 1925, was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by John and Donald Parkinson. It was originally used as offices by the Southern California Gas Company, but was later converted to lofts. The six story extension at 820 S. Flower Street was designed by Robert V. Derrah in the Art Deco architecture style in 1942. The two concrete side sections curve into a recessed glass center. The buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Location

800,810,820 and 830 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California
34.04668, -118.25938

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Southern California Gas Company Complex listed on the National Register?

Southern California Gas Company Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Southern California Gas Company Complex?

Southern California Gas Company Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Southern California Gas Company Complex?

The period of significance for Southern California Gas Company Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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