Capitol Records Building, Los Angeles

Name: Capitol Records Building
Address: 1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, 90028-5209, United States
Telephone: +1 323-462-6252

#157 among attractions in Los Angeles

Welton Becket, Architecture, Office, Music venue, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Capitol Records Building, also known as the Capitol Records Tower, is a 13-story tower building in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Designed by Louis Naidorf of Welton Becket Associates, it is one of the city's landmarks. Construction began soon after British music company EMI acquired Capitol Records in 1955, and was completed in April 1956. Located just north of the Hollywood and Vine intersection, the Capitol Records Tower houses the consolidation of Capitol Records' West Coast operations and is home to the recording studios and echo chambers of Capitol Studios. The building is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and sits in the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District. It has been described as the "world's first circular office building." ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1956 (68 years ago)Floors: 13Coordinates: 34°6'11"N, 118°19'34"W

Address

1750 Vine StCentral Los Angeles (Hollywood Hills)Los Angeles 90028-5209 United States

Contact

+1 323-462-6252

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Day trips

Capitol Records Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Capitol Records Building open?

Capitol Records Building is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Capitol Records Building?

Nearby attractions include Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles (2 min walk), Equitable Building of Hollywood, Burbank (2 min walk), Hollywood and Vine, Los Angeles (4 min walk).

How to get to Capitol Records Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Capitol Records Building:

Bus

Argyle & Yucca • Lines: Hollywood (2 min walk)
Hollywood & Argyle • Lines: Hollywood/Wilshire (3 min walk)

Metro

Hollywood/Vine • Lines: B (3 min walk)