LA County Hall of Records, 1911-1973

 The first 3 pics here are from the LA Times.

1959, [March 27] The Los Angeles County Hall of Records was completed in 1911.

1959, View looking south on Broadway showing the LA County Hall of Records Building.  The Law Building can be seen on the right in the distance.  Thanks to Water & Power.

1960, View of the LA County Hall of Records with City Hall towering behind it.  In the foreground stands the Stephen M. White Statute.  Thank you to Water & Power.

1970, photo of the old Hall of Records angled against the new Criminal Courts Building at the right.  

1973, [July 7] Three photo combo as the last section of the Old Hall of Records is toppled.  

I post this pic of the New York Hall of Justice known as the The Tombs because the architectural design seems very similar to the LA Hall of Records as if that style, the Egyptian Revival was a thing for government buildings back in the 10s and 20s.  

1904, The Tombs of New York City, formerly known as the Hall of Justice.  The Tombs in New York City, officially known as the Halls of Justice, stood as a significant architectural and historical landmark. Built in 1838, this jail was designed in the Egyptian Revival style, with its resemblance to a mastaba—a type of ancient Egyptian tomb. Its imposing and austere design was intended to reflect the seriousness of the legal system and the gravity of its functions. Over time, The Tombs became an iconic symbol of New York's criminal justice system. Although the original building was replaced by a new facility in the 1900s, the design and legacy of The Tombs continue to be remembered for its distinctive and historical significance.  Thanks to Amy Couch.

1960s, Downtown Los Angeles in the 1960s.  Hall of Records Building and City Hall in the background.  Thank you to John Nelson.  Posted on October 31, 2024, Halloween.