Security Trust and Savings
Also known as: Security Pacific Bank
Why it's listed
Rising seven stories on Hollywood Boulevard at Cahuenga, this steel-reinforced masonry building was designed by the Los Angeles firm of John and Donald Parkinson in the Renaissance Revival tradition. Its gray terra cotta exterior carries classical ornament, including twisted columns, arched windows, sculpted lion heads along the roofline and cerulean blue tile beneath the eaves. A dark marble band anchors the base. The site has housed a bank since 1905, and in 1921 Security Trust absorbed the Hollywood National Bank and opened the first downtown bank branch in Hollywood. The institution handled studio payrolls, real estate syndications and financing for motion pictures, and it also provided offices for the entertainment industry and local medical professionals. It was the first high-rise office building completed along the boulevard. Its street-level facade has seen little renovation, though the interior was remodeled several times between the 1940s and 1960s, and a restoration was under way.
Significance in brief: The building is described as one of the major banking edifices on Hollywood Boulevard and the first high-rise office building completed there. It supported the economic growth of Hollywood through studio payrolls, real estate syndications and film financing. It is also a representative example of the Second Renaissance Revival style by a renowned Los Angeles firm.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83001204, listed August 18, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6381-85 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | August 18, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001204 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | John & Donald Parkinson |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival (Second Renaissance Revival) |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; interior office floors and lobby were undergoing renovation and signage was being changed at the time of nomination. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Within district | Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District |
| Coordinates | 34.10248, -118.32937 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83001204.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14683935
- This listing as JSON
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