Judson-Rives Building
History
Judson-Rives Building, originally the Broadway Central Building, was designed by Charles Ronald Aldrich and built in 1906.
In 1928, Judson Rives took over ownership of the building, at which point the building was renamed after him. Rives remodeled the building lobby in 1929 and a multi-colored neon marquee was added in the 1930s. This marquee was replaced by a plainer one in the 1970s.
In 1979, the Broadway Theater and Commercial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Judson-Rives Building listed as a contributing property in the district. The building was listed as Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #881 in 2007.
In 2005, the building was purchased then converted into a 60-unit residential apartment complex named The Judson, which opened in 2008. David Gray Architects led the conversion.
Broadway Theatre
The building's ground floor space, originally a shoe store, was bought by Metropolitan Theatres, who built the Broadway Theatre, designed by Lawrence McConville, in the space. The theater opened in 1924.
In 1973, the theater was renamed Teatro Broadway as it began playing Spanish language cinema. In 1988, it was removed, after which the ground floor was re-converted to retail.
Architecture and design
Judson-Rives Building features Beaux Arts architecture and is made of steel-framed concrete and brick with a granite, sandstone, and glazed terra cotta facade.
See also
References
- ^ "Historic Resource - Judson Rives Building 424 S Broadway". City of Los Angeles. July 30, 2014.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - California SP Broadway Theater and Commercial District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. May 9, 1979.
- ^ "Image / Judson C. Rives Building, 424 South Broadway, Los Angeles". University of California - Calisphere. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Gabel, William. "Broadway Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Craig (August 22, 2023). "Judson Rives Building". hmdb.org. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Judson". downtownla.com. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Sitton, Tom (2008). "GC 1323 - Historic Sites Surveys" (PDF). Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.