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Originally Posted by HossC
The view looking north is dominated by the Hollywood First National Bank building.
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As most of you know, thousands of vintage buildings in the Los Angeles area have lost architectural decorative elements due to safety concerns w future earthquakes.
(you don't want a 300lb stone urn landing on your head!)
So I am surprised the large 'obelisks' on the First National Bank building are still in place. (as shown below)
https://vimeo.com/136228343
Does anyone know, have they been reinforced?
I ask that because I don't any brackets securing them to the building. (perhaps metal rods have been placed
within the obelisks)
It would be interesting to find out what safety precautions were included in the latest restoration.
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