Lafayette Complex, Long Beach
The downtown Lafayette Complex is a prominent historic landmark. Built in 1928, it stands out as one of the city's finest examples of Art Deco architecture.
The complex actually consists of three connected historic buildings showcasing different architectural styles. The Campbell Apartments, designed in Spanish Baroque style by Parker O. Wright and Francis Gentry, feature glazed terra-cotta ornamentation and balconies typical of the pre-Art Deco era.
The Lafayette Hotel, designed by Cecil and Arthur Schilling in 1929, is the centerpiece of the complex, celebrated for its conspicuous Art Deco fa莽ade adorned with Italian-style figures, winged ram鈥檚 heads, garlands, and a neon-lit wrought iron marquise.
In the mid-20th century, the complex expanded with an International Style addition before becoming a Hilton Hotel in 1952, famously hosting the Miss Universe Beauty Contest.
Its ground floor accommodates commercial, retail, and gallery spaces, creating a lively mixed-use environment just blocks from the ocean and close to local restaurants and offices.
Since 1969, it has been converted to residential condominiums, continuing to offer residents a blend of historic charm and modern living with spectacular views from its eleventh-floor solarium overlooking the L.A. basin and harbor.
The complex actually consists of three connected historic buildings showcasing different architectural styles. The Campbell Apartments, designed in Spanish Baroque style by Parker O. Wright and Francis Gentry, feature glazed terra-cotta ornamentation and balconies typical of the pre-Art Deco era.
The Lafayette Hotel, designed by Cecil and Arthur Schilling in 1929, is the centerpiece of the complex, celebrated for its conspicuous Art Deco fa莽ade adorned with Italian-style figures, winged ram鈥檚 heads, garlands, and a neon-lit wrought iron marquise.
In the mid-20th century, the complex expanded with an International Style addition before becoming a Hilton Hotel in 1952, famously hosting the Miss Universe Beauty Contest.
Its ground floor accommodates commercial, retail, and gallery spaces, creating a lively mixed-use environment just blocks from the ocean and close to local restaurants and offices.
Since 1969, it has been converted to residential condominiums, continuing to offer residents a blend of historic charm and modern living with spectacular views from its eleventh-floor solarium overlooking the L.A. basin and harbor.
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Sight Name: Lafayette Complex
Sight Location: Long Beach, USA (See walking tours in Long Beach)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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