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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
Black Cat

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Hotel Hayward was built in 1905 (increased from 8 to nine stories in 1916)
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Here's a better picture of the Hotel Hayward before the extra story was added. The larger building behind it is the extant Walter P Story/New Story Building. On the right is the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank.
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Until I zoomed in, I didn't realize that the entrance of The Black Cat is visible.

Detail of picture above.