Last Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm.
Wilshire Center Art and Architecture Walk is a monthly celebration of sustainable urban living showcasing historic architecture, galleries, artists, photography, restaurants, bars, shops, and businesses located in Wilshire Center. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of one of Los Angeles' most densely populated, pedestrian friendly, public transportation facilitated, and architecturally rich neighborhoods.
Official Art Lounge
Please stop by the Wiltern at 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010, to pickup maps and schedules featuring landmark buildings, art galleries, art stops and food/drink crawls.
West Meets East at the Wilshire Center Art and Architecture Walk
“Wilshire Center is one of Los Angeles' oldest neighborhoods, steeped in old Hollywood splendor, dotted with historic architecture, modern skyscrapers and bustling with ethnic and socio-economic diversity,” says Michael Russell, Operations Director of the Wilshire Center BID (Business Improvement District). “Wilshire Center was once called the Upper East Side of the West Coast, because of tony department stores like Bullocks Wilshire, and New York style apartments built for movie stars, when the area was popular with old Hollywood. There are still about 70 of these apartment structures here which are enjoying a revival of sorts, with developers renovating them to their former glory. Nearly 300 people are on the waiting list for a spot in the Los Altos Apartments. We'd love to see more art galleries opening up in these historic building as well”. |
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