What a beautiful old building!

I’m relieved to learn that this magnificent landmark was destroyed by fire. If it had to go, better that than the wrecking ball to put up a parking lot.

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it recently, but I love these AA posts.

@will campbell

where did you find info about a fire destroying this building?

Jesus H. Christ, that thing was gorgeous. Jason, these posts shine a light on LA’s shameful lack of historic preservation. Thank you so much for the context & the history.

@angelo, Larry Harnisch’s indispensible Daily Mirror Blog at latimes.com has a great post on the building:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedailymirror/2008/07/spring-street-4.html

who says LA has no history. Ditto love the AA series!

@willcampbell

thanks much. very enjoyable read.

Michele, in this case the loss of Phillip’s Block is not the city’s fault. The building, while beautiful was long considered a poorly constructed firetrap and burned down in an arson-set fire in 1912.

Honestly, I was going to comment as two others did and say how much I love these Archiving Angeles posts too. What the hell…I love these Archiving Angeles posts! The photos are gorgeous and enlightening. I love this building!