Kirkeby Center, Office Building, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA (1960-1962)

AKA: Occidental Petroleum Company, Headquarters Building, Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Structure Type: built works - commercial buildings - corporate headquarters; built works - commercial buildings - office buildings

Designers: Beelman, Claud, and Associates (firm); Claud Wilbur Beelman (architect)

Dates: constructed 1960-1962

10899 Wilshire Boulevard
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Building History

Hotelier Arnold S. Kirkeby (1901-1962) developed this office building in Westwood known originally as "Kirkeby Center." Kirkeby perished on 03/01/1962 when American Airlines Flight 1 crashed while en route from New York to Los Angeles. This accident killed all 87 passengers and 8 crew of the Boeing 707.

Building Notes

Armand Hammer's museum displaying his art collection was built in 1990 just to the west of the Occidental Petroleum Building on Wilshire Boulevard.

PCAD id: 17162

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