Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles
historic place
The Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles building, located at 5209 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles County, stands as a historic place. The bank itself was formed in 1929 through a merger of the Security Trust & Savings Bank, established in 1888, and the First National Bank. The building at 5209 Wilshire Boulevard was constructed in 1929. It was designed in the Art Deco style by the architectural firm Morgan, Walls and Clements, with Stiles O. Clements as a lead architect. The facade features black and gold glazed terra cotta, a distinctive material for the period. This design earned an Honor Award from the Southern California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The property was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 2005, recognized for its architectural significance. The building was converted to offices in 2004. This site represents a significant example of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.