The Town House, Los Angeles
historic place
The Town House, located on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, is a significant historic place. Designed by architect Norman W. Alpaugh, this Beaux-Arts style building was constructed in 1929. It opened as a luxury apartment-hotel on September 11, 1929, developed by oil magnate Edward Doheny. The 14-story structure featured a brick and terra cotta facade with classical detailing. It offered amenities such as a Parisian-inspired restaurant and terraced gardens. In 1942, Conrad Hilton acquired The Town House. It later became the Sheraton-Town House in 1954. The hotel closed in 1993. Recognized for its historical importance, The Town House was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1994 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Today, it serves as low-income affordable housing. The Town House represents a period of luxury development on Wilshire Boulevard.