The Oviatt building is one of the hidden treasures of Los Angeles. It is named after James Oviatt, who with his partner, Frank Baird Alexander, opened up a men's haberdashery in 1912. With Mr. Oviatt's visits to Europe in the 1920's to buy goods for his successful store, he found the new Art Deco style ideal for his building plans. In 1928 the structure was completed, with all the fine details of the era: its furnishings included a 12-ton illuminated glass cornice and glass arcade ceiling by architect Ferdinand Chanut and glassmaker Gaëtan Jeannin. René Lalique designed and created the molded glass elevator door panels, front and side doors, chandeliers, and a large panel clock. The ground floor and mezzanine interior details have been preserved and currently used for a dinner club and restaurant.
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