The Cinemart Building, also known as Seven Seas, is a historic three-story building located at 6904 W. Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It is known primarily for its Golden Age of Hollywood tenant: restaurant and nightclub 7 Seas.
Cinemart Building | |
 The building in 2024 | |
  Location of building in Los Angeles County | |
| Location | 6904 W. Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, California |
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| Coordinates | 34°06′05″N 118°20′26″W / 34.1014°N 118.3405°W |
| Built | 1920 |
| Architectural style | Commercial Vernacular |
| Part of | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District (ID85000704) |
| Designated CP | April 4, 1985 |
History
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The Cinemart Building was built in 1920 as a commercial vernacular building. It was constructed of brick and features rusticated masonry banding at its corners and carved masonry around the sash windows of the upper stories.[1]
In the mid-1930s, Ray Haller opened the Polynesian bar 7 Seas in the building. The bar, which featured an exotic Tahitian atmosphere complete with thunder, lightning, and rain, was a hot spot for celebrities as well as soldiers and sailors stationed in Los Angeles during World War II. The restaurant eventually added a Hawaiian show as well.[2]
In the early 1940s, L. Wolfe Gilbert had an office in this building while he headed the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers.[3]
In 1984, the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District was added to the National Register of Historic Places, with Seven Seas listed as a contributing property in the district.[1]
In 2007, the building was purchased by CIM Group,[4] and in 2013, it was sold to a Maryland investment firm for $16.8 million.[5][6] As of 2024, the building is occupied by Zara and a souvenir shop.[7][8]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ "Early Views of Hollywood (1920 +)". Water and Power Associates. p. 9. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Historic Resources Survey Report - Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Area" (PDF). Architectural Resources Group, GPA Consulting, Historic Resources Group. January 28, 2020. p. 43.
- ^ Roger Vincent (February 6, 2007). "A new Hollywood revival". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Roger Vincent (June 20, 2013). "Storied Hollywood Boulevard building sold". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "6912 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028". PropertyShark. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ "Zara". Hollywood Partnership. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "The Hollywoodland Experience". Hollywood Partnership. Retrieved July 9, 2024.