We took a little drive yesterday to drop off some hazmat at the recycle center in San Pedro. We were also curious about the opening of the new 22nd Street Park. On the way through town, I stopped and took this photo of one of the prettiest buildings in San Pedro.
This is the San Pedro Municipal Building, built in 1927. Since it is a steel structure inside, the building survived the terrible earthquake that hit the area in 1933. It would have been a shame for this beautiful Gothic and Art Deco structure if it were demolished. We’re glad that it is still there.
From the LA OK website:
This is the San Pedro Municipal Building, also known as the “San Pedro City Hall”. Construction began in 1927 and completed the fall 1928. This seven-story Beaux Arts edifice has both Neoclassical and Baroque characteristics. It was built by the Charles W. Pettifer Construction Company under the supervision of Charles O. Britain of the City of Los Angeles Construction Dept. At 112 feet high, it is the tallest and one of the most recognizable structures in San Pedro. It is built of steel frame, brick and molded stone. The 7th floor housed an old jail that was nicknamed, “7th Heaven”. The 6th floor housed a beautiful wood paneled courtroom. A fire station occupied the ground floor basement, but was converted to a garage. The building has recently been renovated and retrofitted.
Bob photo shopped the image to get rid of the ugly communications towers on top of the building. Click on the image to enlarge.
