TrojanDLA's Blog: 1100 Wilshire Lofts

The Roosevelt Building was built in 1927 and upon completion, was one of the largest office buildings in Southern California encompassing most of Seventh Street between Figueroa and Hope streets. It is an E-shaped building with a terra cotta exterior recalling elements of Italian design. The entrance incorporates high arches that serve as a dramatic exclamation point to the Rennaissance inspired details. The same architects that designed two other Downtown landmarks, the Eastern Columbia and Equitable buildings, also designed the Roosevelt. Originally, this building was a medical office occupied by occupied by doctors and dentists with ground floor attracted attention housing a large barber shop and popular shoe store. Especially notable in 1927, were the…