Security Building (Los Angeles) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Security Building
Alternative names	Lofts at the Security Building
General information
Status	Complete
Type	Residential apartments
Location	510 South Spring Street Los Angeles, California
Coordinates	34°02′49″N 118°14′59″W / 34.0469°N 118.2497°W / 34.0469; -118.2497
Completed	1906
Management	Simpson Property Group
Height
Roof	50.29 m (165.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	12
Design and construction
Architect	John Parkinson and Bergstrom Killefer Flammang Architects
Security Building
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Architectural style	Classical Revival and Chicago style
Part of	Spring Street Financial District (ID79000489)
Designated CP	1979

The Security Building is a cool, tall building in Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has 11 stories and is located on South Spring Street. This area is known as the Spring Street Financial District.

Today, the building is no longer an office. It has been changed into homes called the Lofts at the Security Building.

History of the Security Building

The Security Building was finished in 1906. It used to be the main office for the Security First National Bank. When it was built, it was the tallest building in Los Angeles. It held this record for four years!

A Special Landmark

The Security Building is very important to the history of Los Angeles. It is recognized as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. This means it's a special place that the city wants to protect.

It is also part of the Spring Street Financial District. This whole area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on this list means the building is important to the history of the entire country.

Images for kids

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  The building in 1910