¡Feliz viernes! I still want to share with you some more pics from downtown Long Beach. I love this building and snapped this shot quickly while we were driving past it. This is the Villa Riviera. It is a 16 story building in the French Gothic style. According to the its website " in 1996, the Villa Riviera earned its rightful place on the National Register of Historic Places, ensuring it as one of the most important landmarks in California."
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It was completed in 1929 by the Los Angeles firm of Kinne & Westerhouse and Architect Richard B. King was awarded the Grand Prize at the Paris Exposition of 1930 for his outstanding design.Today this building is a condominium, can you imagine living here? How fun would that be!
This building reminds me of the capital records building in Hollywood but obviously it is a high rise with many different views of Long Beach.
Do you have a favorite style of architecture that you admire?
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O, French Gothic architecture is stunning...didn't know the French did Gothic :) Impressive shots!
ReplyDeleteohhh I love the villa riviera!!! Looks beautiful! I love looking at Gothic architecture!
ReplyDeleteWe have a high rise like that in Tulsa.
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Awesome shots!!! Makes you feel as though you are right there in person. Thanks again for sharing...
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So beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have a favorite style...but I do love really old buildings! Enjoy your weekend!
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splendid! i quite like that round building...reminds me of the old building citibank in fort lauderdale, only that one is very "jetsons".
ReplyDeletefavorite architecture? i like a lot! can't pick just one...probably i prefer old, gothic/medieval-looking, imposing buildings in europe but don't ask me to name an era, ha! and i do love the houses of charleston. new orleans, too...see how hard this is? i'll stop there. :D
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ReplyDeleteNice photos, Laura.
I think my favorite is whatever I am seeing/picturing at the time. Today, the favorite is inspired by your photo!
That "capitol records" type bldg is a GREAT place to watch the long Beach Grand Prix - went to a party in one of the units there and it was so fun staring down at the cars racing by! Great photos Laura!
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