Garfield Building (Los Angeles)

For the Albert Kahn-designed building in Detroit, Michigan, see Edwin S. George Building.

Garfield Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Garfield Building, 2008
Location	403 W. 8th St. Los Angeles, California
Architect	Claud Beelman
Architectural style	Art Deco
NRHP reference No.	82002191
Added to NRHP	June 25, 1982

The thirteen story Art Deco style Garfield Building is a U.S. historic structure in Los Angeles, California. Designed by American architect Claud Beelman, construction lasted from 1928-30. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Architecture and history

Garfield Building entrance.

In addition to the detailed ornamentation around the street-level entry way, The Garfield Building has an art deco lobby. It was a working office building for many years but it's empty now. The building has 99,970 square feet (9,288 m²) of rentable space for filming or other events. Located just off of South Hill Street (at 403 West 8th Street), it is in the downtown Jewelry District, which in recent years, has had a revival, with lofts, artist's work spaces, and new shops, restaurants and businesses around The Garfield.

Present Functionality

The building is currently a music studio and photography/film studio. It is used for catalog shoots and film shoots. It has an amazing art deco lobby, a rundown basement and a rooftop with the most amazing views.

For more information, visit http://perlee.tv/garfield