5900 Wilshire Boulevard?
Across from the LAC Art Museum is currently occupied by a 32 story building - "Variety"
In 1954 it was unimproved property. Must have been an interesting challenge to build such a large structure on or near the middle of tar pit central.
1954
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Built in 1971, for Mutual Benefit Life.
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"Berlin Wall Exhibit" in front of bldg.
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