Outpost Building
History
Outpost Building was built by E. Parcher, either in 1920 or 1927.
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Outpost Building listed as a contributing property in the district.
Architecture
Outpost Building consists of two two-story buildings originally separated by a courtyard, then joined by a second story arcaded passage. The building features two competing architectural styles: Spanish Colonial Revival and French Regency. Elements of Spanish Colonial Revival include a red tiled roof, bell tower, arched windows, and wrought iron balconies, while the building's French Regency elements include a swan-necked pediment and stone medallions.
Filming location
In Garry Marshall's Pretty Woman, the alleyway where a prostitute's dead body was found was filmed in the Outpost Building's lobby. Dear God, also directed by Marshall, filmed in this location as well, as did the sexploitation film Angel.
See also
References
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ "The Outpost Building". outpostbuilding.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Lindsay (February 17, 2012). "The Alleyway and The Blue Banana Club from "Pretty Woman"". iamnotastalker.com.