Welton Becket - Capitol Records Building - Los Angeles, CA USA
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N 34° 06.192 W 118° 19.599
11S E 377630 N 3774392
Quick Description: The Capitol Records Building is a round building in a sea of square ones.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 9/2/2007 12:49:54 AM
Waymark Code: WM24BX
Views: 112
Long Description:
The 13 story Capitol Records building was the first circular
building in the world. The circular shape with the tall spire,
resembles a stack of records on a spindle. At the tip the spire, is
the traditional flashing red light with a twist. The flashing of
the spire spells out the word "Hollywood" in morse code.
Architect: Welton Becket
Building Type: Commercial
Date Built: 1956
City building is located in: Los Angeles
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