Just south of downtown you’ll find West Adams, one of the oldest and most charming neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Known for its historic buildings, structures, and classic American homes, it is as diverse a neighborhood as it is historic. These days there is a resurgence with new businesses, programs, and restorations rising up each day in and around West Adams.
Custom ready-made panels and canvases since 1986.
An International Style 20th-century modernist home in the heart of West Adams.
A community gathering space serving good food and coffee.
By shopping at the The Global Trunk you get a taste of the Guatemalan culture while supporting skilled indigenous artisans.
One of the most iconic pieces of architecture in the city is the Los Angeles International Airport Theme Building at LAX. Paul Revere Williams, one of its architects, made West Adams his home. He was California’s first licensed African-American architect, and in his prolific career designed over 3000 buildings worldwide. One of these buildings is the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Building, which houses the Paul Revere Williams Memorial in its outdoor plaza. The centerpiece, a bronze bas relief sculpture, was created by local West Adams artist, Georgia Hanna Toliver. Visit to learn about the architect’s challenges and celebrate his design contributions.
