Wilshire Beverly Center
The Wilshire Beverly Center is a landmark building in Beverly Hills, California.
| Wilshire Beverly Center | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Architectural style | International Style |
| Location | 9465 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California |
| Coordinates | 34.06766°N 118.40007°W |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 9 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Victor Gruen |
Location
The building is located on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Drive in the City of Beverly Hills.[1][2] The exact address is 9465 on Wilshire Boulevard.[1]
History
It was designed in the International Style by renowned architect Victor Gruen (1903-1980) and completed in 1962.[1] It was built by the Buckeye Construction Company, whose founder and CEO was George Konheim (1917–2001).[1] It spans 184,000 square feet over nine floors.[1][2]
Underneath the building, there are three levels of subterranean parking.[1] In the context of the Cold War, they were also meant to enable 4,000 people to live there for fourteen days in the event of a nuclear attack.[1]
Over the years, it has been home to the largest Bank of America branch in the United States.[1] Additionally, it has been the headquarters of airline companies and a medical center.[1] It currently houses Chase bank, among other tenants.[2]