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Old Posted Jul 28, 2010, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality View Post
The very 'noir' Rex Apartments (no address given).




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I imagine it inhabited by aging taxi-dancers and peroxide-blonde waitresses
waiting by the phone for a bit part in the next Monogram feature.
if you think the front of the Rex looks Noirish, the rear certainly confirms it's pure noir status


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and just to make sure that it's noirish stature is complete, here's the caption from the Los Angeles Public Library site;

Exterior view of the rear of the Rex Apartments. Building is identified by a sign at the front of the building, and is owned by Lawrence Young. It is 4 floors plus a penthouse, with 12 units on each floor for a total of 49 units. There are 3 toilets and 2 baths per floor except the third floor which has only 2 toilets and one bath. 40 units (1 room plus kitchen) rent for $20 per month, 4 units rent for $22, and 4 units (2 rooms plus kitchen) rent for $34. Total income per month is approximately $1059. Electricity is included in the rent but not gas. No hot water.
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