The Downtown News today reported on the pace, style and price of new construction in Downtown, which are all skyrocketing.
In 2000, the pace of construction was careful and limited specific to small sections of Downtown. In 2015, development is happening in almost every Downtown district. Projects today tend to be taller and much more expensive than in the past. Several new projects are sprouting in the Arts District, City West, Chinatown and other communities. Suddenly, Downtown as a whole is hot.
Here are the lofts and other condos most recently listed in the Downtown Los Angeles area:
Just Listed in Downtown Los Angeles
Total Listings: 13
Just Listed Lofts and Condominiums in Downtown Los Angeles by All Brokers
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REMARKS: 3-level Alta industrial live-work loft with abundant open space, extra high ceilings, lots of windows and light, upstairs separated bed area, 2 bathroom, 2 entries, warehouse-style roll-up door for indoor patio effect, natural light and fresh air. Electric roll-up shades w/ remote. Upgraded special design and engineering add extra square footage w/ extended mezzanine bed area, expanded open closet built-ins, frosted glass partitions, jetted tub, copious designer tile in master bathroom and kitchen. Steel i-beams w/ intumescent paint. East view facing the mountains to Downtown Los Angeles and Elysian Park. This industrial loft features concrete floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, large bathrooms w/ tile floor and stainless sink, washer & dryer in unit, central A/C and heat, large closets. Gated parking space. Building amenities include social party room, fitness center, BBQ, courtyard lounge area, gated guest parking. Pet friendly. PM security. Near Metro.
ROOMS: 2nd Story Family Room,Art Studio,Breakfast Area,Den,Den/Office,Dining Area,Dressing Area,Family,Formal Entry,Living,Loft,Master Bedroom,Patio Covered,Study,Study/Office,Utility,Walk-In Closet
REMARKS: Location, Views, Luxury! This fantastic corner unit at 655 Hope is one of, if not THE MOST desirable floorplans in the tower. It’s ceilings are among the highest in the building, and the unit has a wonderful open feel, yet both bedrooms feature complete privacy. The living/dining/kitchen area and master bedroom all feature panoramic (and protected) views of the Financial District, including a wide array of early 20th century Beaux Arts and Art Deco buildings as well as new contemporary glass and steel structures. Other features include dark hardwood floors, GE Profile SS appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and beautiful custom sliding wood and glass doors at both bedrooms. 655 Hope is conveniently located at the 7th St/Metro Center, along Restaurant Row, across from The Bloc (formerly Macy’s Plaza) and 1.5 blocks from Whole Foods (November 2015). Building amenities include a fitness center, billiards room, sundeck with remarkable views, lobby attendant and 24/7 security.
DIRECTIONS: Valet Parking on Georgia St and Olympic Blvd. Entrance on Georgia St
REMARKS: Experience the ultimate contemporary lifestyle in one of the most high-end apartments in DTLA. This spacious 1,880sf, SE corner apartment offers 2 bedrooms with full en-suite baths, European-designed interior finishes and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances by Gaggeneau. Spoil yourself in a full service building with floor to ceiling windows, offering 180 degree views of DTLA’s city lights, plus ocean views of Santa Monica down to Long Beach. The Residences offer 24/7 concierge service, valet parking, complimentary breakfast 365 days a year and amenities on-site to turn every weekend into a vacation. In addition, enjoy the private owners’ lounge, wine tasting room, screening room and the signature Ritz-Carlton Spa. The L.A. LIVE campus offers 20+ different restaurants and easy access to Regal Cinemas, STAPLES Center and NOKIA Theater.
ROOMS: Master Bedroom
AMENITIES: Assoc Pet Rules,Concierge,Conference,Controlled Access,Elevator,Exercise Room,Extra Storage,Pool,Security,Spa,Valet Parking
DIRECTIONS: NORTH OF THE 10 FREEWAY EAST OF STAPLES CENTER. CORNER OF 11TH ST AND S GRAND
REMARKS: AWE INSPIRING NORTHWEST CORNER UNIT WITH SWEEPING AND UNOBSTRUCTED PANORAMIC VIEWS OF LA SKYLINE AND LA LIVE FROM THE BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, DEN AND BALCONY HIGHLIGHTS THIS SUNDRENCHED MODERN DWELLING PERCHED ON THE 10TH FLOOR OF THE ELLEVEN BLDG, ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE CONDO COMMUNITIES IN DTLA SOUTH PARK. WRAP AROUND WALLS OF GLASS TOWERING FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALLOWS TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT TO FILL IN EVERY ROOM OF THIS THOUGHTFULLY LAID OUT FLOOR PLAN. BEAUTIFUL BAMBOO FLOOR, LARGE STEP OUT BALCONY, HIGH CEILING, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM, WALK IN CLOSET, HUGE KITCHEN BREAKFAST ISLAND AND CABINETS WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOP, TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS STEEL BUILT IN APPLIANCES MOUNTED IN CONTRASTING DARK CHERRY SLEEK KITCHEN CABINETS, AND 2 PARKING SPACES, COMPLETE THE URBAN TOUCH OF THIS IMPECCABLE CONDO. RESORT LIKE AMENITIES INCLUDE 4TH FLOOR GARDEN TERRACE WITH BBQ GRILLS, COMMUNITY POOL AND SPA, SUNDECK, 24 HR CONCIERGE, ON SITE MANAGEMENT. REALLY A MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE
REMARKS: Here’s an opportunity to own a true loft in the heart of downtown Los Angeles revitalized Historic Core. With skyline views, great natural light, hardwood floors, exposed brick and a small balcony, this west facing one bedroom, one bath gem is truly a must see.Located in the Pan American building, it’s across the street from Grand Central Market, steps from the Red Line Metro and close to the Broad Museum and Disney Hall. The restored building has only 40 units and retains many exquisite architectural details. It’s Mills Act approved, which has the added benefit of a reduction (up to 75%) in property taxes.
ROOMS: Other
AMENITIES: None
EQUIP: Garbage Disposal,Microwave
AIR: Central
HEAT: Central
FLOOR: Hardwood
LAUNDRY: In Unit
FIREPL: None
ROOF:
POOL: None
LAND TYPE:
PARK: None
TYPE: Condominium,Low Rise,Loft
VIEW TYPE: City,City Lights
WATERFRONT:
SEC: Card/Code Access
FIN:
SEWER:
POSS: Close Of Escrow
DISC: Other
SZONE: Seismic Hazard
OCC/SHOW: 24-hr Notice,Agent or Owner to be Present,Appointment w/List. Office,Appointment Only,Call LA 1,Vacant
REMARKS: Hip and historic building located in the heart of downtown. The Rowan Lofts is one of the most sought after buildings and is located next to Spring Street park. This spacious loft features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and large windows that allow in plenty of natural light. The kitchen comes with modern appliances and the entire unit has beautiful thick plank wood floors. The large bathroom has European tile and this unit also comes with a washer/dryer and refrigerator. Rowan Loft amenities include a large and cool resident’s lounge with kitchenette, big screen TV, a private & peaceful barbecue area with tables & seating, hot & cold spas, dog run, and 24 hour private security. Great restaurants, galleries, and all that Downtown has to offer is around the corner! With its Historical Designation, the Rowan is considered in the ‘Mills Act’ and therefore the owners receive a large percentage off of their property tax rate.
ROOMS: Loft
AMENITIES: Assoc Barbecue,Billiard Room,Concierge,Controlled Access,Elevator,Extra Storage,Picnic Area
DIRECTIONS: Wilshire to Grand Ave. ENTER THROUGH 8th ST Exclusive Residential Entrance. OK to PARK IN LOADING DOCK.
REMARKS: SEE PRIVATE! INCREDIBLE VIEW!!! VIEW of LA LIVE & future iconic/landmark WILSHIRE GRAND HOTEL by Korean Air (Tallest building West of Mississippi)This 21st floor (one floor below Penthouse) two bedroom unit is completely separated on the other side of eachother by a spacious living room & sliding glass doors closing out the bedroom. Floor to ceiling glass wall, 11 ft HIGH COVERED CEILING w/ recessed lights, hardwood floorings throughout, custom built ITALIAN kitchen w/ caesar stone counter top with seatings of four. Huge custom built walk-in closet, probably the largest among downtown lofts, washer & dryer in-unit. 24hr concierge, private side x side parking w/ ENDLESS SELF AUTOMATED GUEST PARKING!. Massive three story lobby, lounge, theater, fitness, on-site restaurant/lounge/bar, and…AMAZING unobstructed view facing entire West & South from Mountain to Malibu Ocean! w/ TWO side x side GATED SECURED PARKING! Walk to LA LIVE, Wholefoods, Target, Ralphs, Metro 7th & Flower!
ROOMS: Other
AMENITIES: Assoc Barbecue,Assoc Maintains Landscape,Concierge,Controlled Access,Dock,Elevator,Exercise Room,Gated Community Guard,Gated Parking
REMARKS: A beautiful and luxurious Teramachi condo (55 years +) complex located in the Little Tokyo Historic District of Downtown Los Angeles. Teramachi amenities include an indoor-outdoor pool with sun deck, spa, impeccably maintained courtyard/garden, koi pond & water features, fitness center, sauna, recreation room with full kitchen, community bbq, special overnight guest lounges, guest parking and 24 hour security. There is an inviting living room and gourmet kitchen with granite counter and stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, in unit washer/ dryer, lots of natural light throughout and spacious 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This unit is in pristine condition. A must see! Close to MOCA, Dodger Stadium, Disney Hall, restaurants, and Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station.
DIRECTIONS: On Broadway, between 8th and 9th Street. See google map.
REMARKS: Wonderful opportunity to live in LA’s most iconic building, “the Jewel of Downtown”. The Eastern Columbia Building is the most recognized Downtown L.A landmark with exquisite art deco tilling and Terracotta Turquoise tile and gold leaf touches. The Eastern is famous for its beautiful common areas, monumental clock tower, spectacular roof top view, resort style pool, outdoor fire pit, gym with a stunning view, with excellent front desk staff, and onsite management. This open loft has glazed concrete floor, high ceiling, a great kitchen with stainless appliances and a modern bath with full size soaking tub. There are laundry hook-ups in the unit and a large laundry room within the building as well. Experience downtown’s hottest neighborhood. Located minutes from award winning restaurants, shops, Staple Center, Orpheum Theater, Art Walk, nightlife, Nokia Theater and other amenities.
DIRECTIONS: Please refer to your GPS- Parking structure is off of 8th Street behind the building.
REMARKS: SET YOUR SIGHTS VERTICALLY AND SCALE NEW HEIGHTS TO LUXURY HIGH-RISE LIVING… Located on the 12th floor at the “Sky Lofts Tower” in the South Park district of Los Angles you will find this beautiful modern loft which offers spectacular downtown skyline views. Rarely does this spacious floor plan become available… Complete w floor to ceiling windows, designer kitchen with imported Italian cabinets, stainless steel appliances, caeserstone countertops, beautiful wood floors throughout and amazing walk-in closet!. For those who love convenience, cuisine and culture… Sky Lofts exemplifies high style urban living and all that comes with it!. As a resident owner you will fully enjoy all of the Sky Loft signature services and amenities. First in elegance Sky Lofts has all the comforts of high-rise luxury living! For those who love convenience, cuisine and culture… Sky Lofts exemplifies high style urban living and all that comes with it! Close proximity to LA Live, Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, walking distance to LA Live, Ralphs grocery store and the Metro stations! This is a MUST HAVE property!
REMARKS: Savoy complex with 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom and only one common wall in the heart of Japanese town, with shops, restaurants, and Metrolink station just a block away. This unit has laminate wood floors, granite countertops, patio with storage, and laundry inside the bathroom. Amenities include pool, spa, fitness center, business center, mini-theater, conference room, gated subterranean parking, 24hr security, and a view of Downtown LA on the rooftop deck.
DIRECTIONS: EASTERN COLUMBIA BUILDING. Broadway at 9th Street. North of Olympic.
REMARKS: EXPERIENCE Downtown Los Angeles Finest Art Deco Loft Living at the Eastern Columbia Building, an Iconic Landmark in the heart of the City renaissance! Stunning detailed vintage deco turquoise tile clad exterior, monumental clock tower, spectacular roof top view pool and gym, elegant lobby. Surrounded by Ace Hotel and Theater, Orpheum Theater, Art Walk, vibrant restaurants/nightlife, and close to LA Live. This premium spacious unit faces the western sunsets with its RARE balcony and large windows. Glazed concrete floor, high loft ceiling, bedroom alcove, gleaming subway tile bath, galley style stainless kitchen, combination washer-dryer in unit. HUGE Reduced Property Tax Benefits due to MILLS ACT Historical Building Preservation.
DIRECTIONS: Corner of Hope and 11th, just two blocks East of the Staples Ctr., LA Live and the Ritz-Carloton
REMARKS: Beautiful west facing loft in Luma, DTLA’s premier high-rise living. Property is in perfect condition, and has exceptional unobstructed views of Staples Ctr., LA Live, Ritz-Carlton, Downtown skyline, and the Mountains, the view everyone wants! Great floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliette balcony, afternoon and evening sun, beautiful light hardwood floors, walk-in closet, and stainless steel finish kitchen appliances. Luma has some of the best hotel like Amenities in DTLA, incl. outdoor terrace with heated pool, spa, bbq, lounge area and fire place, fitness center, and 24/7 security & concierge, and Hygge Bakery on the ground floor. Walk to the Staples Ctr.,, LA Live, the Ritz-Carlton, Ralphs, Starbucks and all of Downtown’s hot spots. Property is vacant. Agents to check Private Remarks for showing instructions.
ROOMS: Den,Dining Area,Living,Loft,Walk-In Closet
AMENITIES: Assoc Barbecue,Assoc Maintains Landscape,Assoc Pet Rules,Concierge,Controlled Access,Elevator,Fitness Center,Gated Community,Gated Community Guard,Gated Parking,Onsite Property Management,Outdoor Cooking Area,Pool,Security,Spa,Sun Deck
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Coming Soon: Your Chance to Own an Icon.
In September 2015, the public will have an opportunity to choose from a selection of historic art deco style lofts for sale in one of the most iconic buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. With views of the park at Pershing Square, the TGB was originally constructed in 1930. The Title Guarantee Building symbolizes the architecture, art and craftsmanship coming out of the gilded age of L.A. From detailed brick and tile work to lush marble, hand-made woodcraft to the lobby’s celebrated Hugo Ballin art murals – this is truly a uniquely authentic residence and a valuable chance to control a slice of historic Downtown.
Title Guarantee and Trust Company Building in the Historic Core
The Title Guarantee and Trust Company Building is an Art Deco style highrise building on Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1930, on the site of the California Club building. The building was designed by The Parkinsons who also designed many Los Angeles landmarks, including Los Angeles City Hall and Bullocks Wilshire. Originally an office building, the structure was later converted into lofts. In 1984, the building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
After several years of serving as loft rental apartments, the units will be restored to renewed luster before the sale. Renters have praised the great livability of the building and its amazing loft units with high ceilings, multi-level units with mezzanine lofts for excellent separation, in-unit washer and dryers, and quiet between units.
The building has its down sides, including the traffic
noise on Hill Street, noise from pedestrians and the busy Perch lounge across the narrow street. The trash shoots travel through some closets, which have no doors, and thus allow noise from the chutes. The valet parking has been a blessing, and sometimes a curse depending on the valet attendants. The entire area around Pershing Square is a base of a large number of homeless people who sometimes camp out in and around the building. The parking lot next door may soon be replaced by a building, which could potentially block views for some units. The fantastic units facing streets and Pershing Square will likely have some protection of the awesome views for some time.
There is no rooftop access, but some of the units have patios. The building units have also received accolades for their concrete floors, updated counter tops and a large, stainless appliances.
Coming Soon – The new lofts are expected to go on sale to the public in September.
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The History and Murals of the Title Guarantee Building
“In commissioning Hugo Ballin to execute a series of mural paintings for the lobby of its building at Fifth and Hill Streets in Los Angeles, the Title Guarantee and Trust Company had in mind the presentation, in vigorous, colorful and adequate manner, of the picturesque and vital phases of Southern California’s history.
It desired to align itself with that modern tendency which seeks to bring contemporary art to the immediate enjoyment of the public. To this end Mr. Ballin prepared six panels, the first being dedicated to the prehistoric era. The product of a distinguished painter, this group forms a unity of rich, rhythmic color, with bold figures and splendid themes offering stimulation to the imagination. The Ballin panels, definitely enriching the community, should prove of permanent historical and esthetic interest.”
The Title Guarantee and Trust Company grew along with the city and profited tremendously from that growth. The company’s founder, Edwin W. Sargent, began his career as founding partner at the Los Angeles Abstract Company in 1887, one of the first institutions in Los Angeles to provide authoritative titles to land parcels and issue certificates of title in real estate transactions. Claims to land and resources in Southern California had been hotly contested since the region transitioned from Mexican rule to become an American state. Some Anglos unlawfully seized land from indigenous peoples, others refused to recognize the sanctity of disenos, land grant contracts issued by the Mexican government, and real estate speculators and squatters often flouted existing property claims. By issuing authoritative titles, the Los Angeles Abstract Company “brought order to the chaos in the real estate title business in Los Angeles,” providing a foundation that allowed for the city’s development and growth. In 1895, Sargent founded his own company, the Title Guarantee and Trust Company, and by the late 1920s, he held documentation for the titles to over 1.1 million parcels of land in Southern California valued at over $4 billion dollars.7
Sargent died in 1929, and to ensure that the company’s reputation did not die with him, his successor, A. F. Morlan, and the Board of Directors decided to erect a large new corporate headquarters as a monument to the company’s success. They needed the building to convey their historic strength and the stability of the company while also positioning the company on the cutting edge of Los Angeles’ development, signaling to its potential clients and investors that it was both a part of the city’s small town past and its metropolitan future. There also were practical reasons for expanding the company’s offices: they needed to house the over one million title files held by the company, documents related to virtually every parcel of land in Los Angeles county since the establishment of the American government in 1850s. Among the documents were a “Book of Disenos” (a survey of Mexican land grants) and records of the acts of the Mexican Ayuntamiento (Council) that preceded the American government, critical to authenticating land claims from the days of Spanish and Mexican rule. The documents held by the company served as the mechanism through which American understandings of property rights and land ownership had been realized in the region, “guaranteeing” not only individual land claims but also Anglo-American hegemony in Southern California more broadly. The new building thereby would serve not only as a monument to the company’s strength, but also to the strength and vitality of the real estate industry and the city of Los Angeles itself.
The company enlisted the father-son team of John B. and Donald D. Parkinson to design an “ultra-modern” building with over 130,000 square feet of office space on a lot they had purchased on Pershing Square, just blocks from the Superior Court and the newly opened City Hall. The elder Parkinson had made his name in the architecture world when he designed the city’s first “sky scraper” at Fourth and Spring Streets in 1904 (now known as the Continental Building), prompting the City Council to pass an ordinance limiting the height of new construction projects to 150 feet.
To maneuver around the ordinance’s height restrictions, the Parkinson firm designed an elaborate decorative feature on the roof of the Title building, leaving floors twelve and above unoccupied so as to extend the height of the building to 240 feet. The Gothic-style rooftop had multiple-tiered buttresses and towers that echoed the medieval cathedrals of Europe and contributed to the building’s vertical thrust. A high-tech system of floodlights was added so that the building became even more spectacular at night. The terra cotta tiles on the exterior of the building were specially finished with a texture that accentuated the lighting effect and, along with recessed windows, added to the upward thrust and verticality of the building. The building also was outfitted with the most state-of-the-art amenities, including an electrical ventilation system and four high-speed elevators.8 By adapting traditional forms and techniques using modern technologies, the Parkinsons created a structure that elegantly advanced the company’s needs.
The Parkinsons hired Eugene Maier-Krieg to sculpt decorative features on the building’s exterior and Hugo Ballin to paint a series of murals for the building’s lobby. To further enhance the company’s mission, Ballin designed a series of six panels tracing Los Angeles’ history from prehistoric times to its “modern” present (in 1930), situating the company and the documents held in its headquarters within the city’s historical narrative. In each panel, Ballin underscored the legitimacy of the titles held at the building and the positive, modernizing effects that Anglo American rule had on the region. One panel romanticized the days of “rancho” life as a time when Spanish padres and colonists co-mingled with the indigenous population and two panels portrayed the transition to American rule as peaceful, rational and orderly. The coming of the railroad is similarly touted as having “ended the isolation of the pueblo” and the “modern era” embodied by a dynamic, male figure surrounded by props signifying the technological achievements that enabled the city’s growth. Rather than employ idealized, female figures as allegorical symbols as he had in previous commissions, in the Title murals Ballin used hyper-masculine forms, emphasizing their physicality and strength to capture rapid changes occurring in Los Angeles’ economy, population and culture at the time. By abandoning his “virgins” in favor of “dynamos,” Ballin was able to match the “ultra-modern” aesthetics of the building without straying too far from his traditional, classical style. And by adding “dynamos” to his historical motif, his murals both reinforced the Title Guarantee and Trust Company’s role in the history of the city and positioned it at the forefront of the city’s development in the future.
Despite the permanency of the structure, the Title Guarantee and Trust company did not last: it first merged with the Title Insurance and Trust Company, was then taken over by a Chicago firm, and its millions of titles are now held by the Fidelity Insurance Company. The Title Guarantee building, however, has remained, and has been recognized by both the National Register of Historic Places and the Los Angeles Historical-Cultural Monuments for its significance to the city’s architectural heritage, ensuring that the building and Ballin’s murals will be part of the downtown landscape for years to come. They were cleaned as part of the building’s renovation in 2013-2014, and can be viewed by contacting the Title Guarantee Management Company.
Ballin described his murals at the Title Guarantee and Trust Building in a pamphlet published in 1931:
“One of the important decisions in California history was made in early 1847 over a table on the veranda of a small ranch house that then stood near Cahuenga Pass.
This event – the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga whereby the Mexican forces surrendered to the American – is celebrated in the third panel executed by Hugo Ballin.
In this panel Generals Pico and Fremont play leading roles. The former, Andres Pico, was the rough-and-ready leader of the Mexican army, a man who had swept the United States troops into an overwhelming defeat in the San Pasqual Valley with his horsemen recruited from the ranchos. The signing of the articles that ended the hostilities had followed the last military maneuver, that of Stockton and Kearny marching north from San Diego and John C. Fremont marching south to meet them. The Stockton-Kearny forces had engaged two minor battles at the San Gabriel River and at La Mesa, entering Los Angeles thereafter without opposition. With the war over, the American flag was to float over Los Angeles, the bands were to march and play, and the rank and file were again to be happy. In the panel, Fremont, the ‘Pathfinder’ is telling Pico where to sign. Behind the latter stand several Mexican officers.”
Here Ballin depicts a triumphant version of Los Angeles’ transition to becoming an American state, casting that transition as dignified and disciplined, when in reality, claims to land and resources were hotly contested for decades after the Treaty of Cahuenga. Some Anglos unlawfully seized land from those holding disenos (land grant contracts issued by the Mexican government), others refused to recognize their legitimacy, and real estate speculators and squatters often flouted existing property claims. That Ballin would offer such an orderly and diplomatic version of events was likely in part to please his corporate patrons from the Title Guarantee and Trust company. The company’s founder, Edwin Sergeant, had been among the first individuals in Los Angeles to issue authoritative titles to real estate holdings using legal documents from both the Mexican and Spanish governments to support land claims from the days of Spanish and Mexican rule. Indeed, the new building had been designed to house the over 1.1 million titles to parcels of land in Southern California held by the company, including a “Book of Disenos” (a survey of Mexican land grants) and records of the acts of the Mexican Ayuntamiento (Council) that preceded the American government. Those documents served as the mechanism through which American understandings of property rights and land ownership had been realized in the region, “guaranteeing” not only individual land claims but also Anglo-American hegemony in Southern California more broadly.1 By depicting the transition to American rule in this way, Ballin thereby celebrates the company’s purpose and reifies its role in establishing American rule, and supporting the development, strength and vitality of the city of Los Angeles.
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