I always imagine frank sinatra and his posse taking meetings here at the height of his fame and power in the 1950s.
Capitol tower los angeles.
This 12 storey concrete stack of records is arguably the most famous building in los angeles.
Located just north of the hollywood and vine intersection the.
Capitol studios a staple of the music industry since 1956 is los angeles most famous functional landmark and one of the most famous recording studios in the history of music.
Construction began soon after british company emi acquired capitol records in 1955 and was completed in april 1956.
The capitol records building also known as the capitol records tower is a 13 story tower building in hollywood los angeles designed by louis naidorf of welton becket associates it is one of the city s landmarks.
This photo series is an homage to one of my favorite architectural icons of los angeles the capitol records building ted vancleave.
It is a very distinctive cylindrical shape stacked with ring like levels and topped with a stylized spire that lights up hollywood in morse code at night.
25 reviews of capitol records tower iconic.
A true los angeles icon one of the most iconic buildings in the city it really leaves an impression whether you re driving by on the 101 or walking around hollywood.
The 13 story tower was built in 1956 and has promoted such acts as tina turner duran duran frank sinatra the beatles and the beach boys.
100 cotton short sleeve t shirt featuring the capitol studios logo.