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Wilshire Beverly Center

Coordinates: 34°04′04″N 118°24′00″W / 34.06766°N 118.40007°W / 34.06766; -118.40007
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Wilshire Beverly Center
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General information
StatusCompleted
Architectural styleInternational Style
Location9465 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California
Coordinates34°04′04″N 118°24′00″W / 34.06766°N 118.40007°W / 34.06766; -118.40007
Completed1962
Technical details
Floor count9
Design and construction
Architect(s)Victor Gruen

The Wilshire Beverly Center is a landmark building in Beverly Hills, California.

Location

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The building is located on the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Drive in the City of Beverly Hills.[1][2] The exact address is 9465 on Wilshire Boulevard.[1]

History

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It was designed in the International Style by renowned architect Victor Gruen (1903-1980) and completed in 1962.[1] It was built by the Buckeye Construction Company, whose founder and CEO was George Konheim (1917–2001).[1] It spans 184,000 square feet over nine floors.[1][2]

Underneath the building, there are three levels of subterranean parking.[1] In the context of the Cold War, they were also meant to enable 4,000 people to live there for fourteen days in the event of a nuclear attack.[1]

Over the years, it has been home to the largest Bank of America branch in the United States.[1] Additionally, it has been the headquarters of airline companies and a medical center.[1] It currently houses Chase bank, among other tenants.[2]

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