Bryson Apartment Hotel
historic place
The Bryson Apartment Hotel, located in Los Angeles, California, is a significant historic place. This ten-story building, constructed in the Beaux Arts style, was completed in 1913. Developer Hugh W. Bryson built it, with architects Frederick Noonan and Charles H. Kysor designing the structure. Upon its opening, the Los Angeles Times described it as the finest apartment house west of New York City. For many years, it stood as one of Los Angeles's most luxurious residential buildings. The Bryson Apartment Hotel is also known for its connection to film noir history, notably appearing in Raymond Chandler's works. Its distinctive stone lions and rooftop sign have become local landmarks. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and designated a Historic Cultural Monument in 1998. The Bryson Apartment Hotel represents an early example of luxury high-rise living in Los Angeles.