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C i ty of Los Angel es
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Table of Gontents
Part1:
HistoricStructures
Report
1-1thru1-12
Parl2;
Restoration
Masterplan
2-1 thru2-16
Part3:
Facilitylmprovements
3-1 thru3-6
Bibliography
B-1
Appendix
SelectedBuildingPermitLog
A-1thruA-9
HVAC& PlumbingReview
MIS&A;1996
A-11
Electrical
Review
JohnSnyder&Assoc.;1996
A-12thruA-13
BuildingDiagrams
LowerLevelPlanDiagram
MainFloorPlanDiagram
PlanDiagram
Mezzanine
BalconyPlanDiagram
BuildingSectionsDiagram
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SIAIEMENTOF HISTORICSIGNIFICANCE
CompletedinJonuory,I 93I the WornerBros,
SonPedrolheoter islocotedon Sixth
StreetonchoringSonPedro'sbusycommercioldistrict.
ltsprominenttowerond
morqueestilldominote
the commercioldistrict
ond provideo focolpointforthe
historic
downtownoreo,
productthreetimes
Fromthe beginningthe picturehouseshowedWornerStudios
doilyond continuouslyon weekends,providingthe SouthBoyoreo with new
releosesthotchongedtwiceweekly.Ihetheoteropenedwith
stoning
"GoingWild",
Joe Brown.(coverf igure)
TheS0-foothigh two-storyouditoriumvolume with its7O-foothigh fly tower is
mosed behindthe frontArtDeco inspireddecorotivetowerond morqueeond the
five 20-foothigh storefrontshopsolong SixthStreet,Theexteriorconstruction
consists
of reinforcedstructurewithcost-in-plocef lutedcolumns,ortdeco cresting
ond chewon potternsolong the streetfocode.
Inside,significontintoct exomplesof Art Decoceilingdecorotionremoinon the
mezzoninelevelond on the interiorofthe theoterunderthebolconyond on the
ornote,topestry-likeouditoriumplosterceiling.Wovenwith gold, silver,other
metolliccolorsondshodesof
brown,thedecorotionshowsofftheexuberonceofthis
period'sdesigns.Monyof the decorotivefurnishings
osbestos
suchoslightfixtures,
curtoin.topestries
ond originolseotingremoin,
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Thetheoter wos designedin
by the orchitectB,MorcusPritecoolmost
BeverlyHillsTheoter
hisdesignsforWorner
Brothersflogship
simultoneouslywith
(multiplexed).
(demolished)ond the WornerBrothers
Bothof these
HuntingtonPork
Pritecois
theotenswereolsodesignedinopredominotelyArtDecoModernestyle.
oroundColifornioincludingOoklond,
fomousforhisdesignof ArtDecostructures
SonBernordino,
ondSonClemente,InLosAngeleshismojorcontributionsincluded
the PontogesTheoterondthe MontecitoAportmentsinHollywood.
MonumentNo,251, decloredAugust25, Fig 1-1.
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in
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ChorlesJ,
Erickson,
weredoted4-l-30ondrevised
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Thefrontdesigninon eorlier(c. Februory
rendering
B,1930)
on fileindicotes
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strongArtDecodesignwith
osteppedtowerond
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retoilondofficesection
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thedesignissimpler
witho decorotivetower
InI 996,ofterwoningmovie
o suburbof LosAngelesbyo motionpicturestudio".
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bytheCityofLosAngelesond
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wospurchosed
exhibition,
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elementondone-storyretoilploced
infrontof
thetwo-storyouditoriumondfiyhouse,
Allofthesurfocesfocingthestreethovebeencementplosteredwithotooledtexfur
ondjointsto
looklikegronite.
Reorondolleyfocodesore
feofureles,
boordJormed
corcrete.
Thefive,I 3x2O{ootstorefronts
oreseporotedintotwogroupings
byo theoterexit
possoge.
Eochofthestorefrontsincludesotilebulkheodwithoblockondwhite
chewonpottern,
EntrywoyLobby
lhetheotermorqueeondverticol'Wornei'blodesignorecostiron,
sheetmetolond
neoninpredominotelychevronpotterns,
Underneoth.
onoctogonolly-coffered
decorotiveceilingisstuddedwithflower-potternedsheetmetolponelsof
oluminum
ondcopper,Ihe4Gfootwidecoveredforecourtolsofeoturesponeleddoors,
mortrle
wolls.
ornomentol
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coses,
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FEATURES
GroundFloorFoyer
Ihe foyeriso five-boybeomed ond columnedspoce,with"eochbeom corryingin
the whole
reliefo plosticdecorotivetreotmentof individuolollegoricoltheme.
Redplush
depictingtheodvonceoftheoterortsfromthebeginningtothepresent"r.
grond
two
geometricpotternedcorpetsleodtoocentrollondingwith
stoircoseson
thewestwoll,Decorotivemetolroilingsconythetheoterpotronuptothemezonine
promenodeordown to the loungeond restrooms.
Oppositethecentrollylocoted
stoirlonding,oneight-foothighdecorotivefountoinwithocostortificioltrovertine
wolltreotmentwith
o glossond
stonesunoundcomplimentso similordecorotive
londing,Bronzeondsondblosted-gloschondeliersinArtDeco
metolmirrorotthe
boyondwollsconcefixturesoremountedovereochoisle.
Exterior
sl'ylehongineoch
surmounted
with
wood
doors
wolls
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decorotive
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north
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south
doorsspon
Thelobbywosbuiltwithouttheclosetond
ventilotiongrotesleodintothetheoter,
jonitor's
the
closetshownon the originolplons,Insteod,onotherorch to the
Fig 1-4, Bladesign and marquee(c. 1996),
loungeond two moreexitdoorstotheolleytoketheirploce.
downstoirs
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the Logeond Bolconyseoting,men'sond women'srestrooms,
polychrome-tiled
fountoin,Ihefloton theeostwollocrosfromonotherdecorotive
with
richly
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decorotionsin
flot-coffered
beoms
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orchedceiling
of poiredtriongulorpotterns
metolliccolon ond geometricpotterns,Wollstenciling
piers,
doorponels,decorotivelight
originolstenciled
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f ixturesond cost ironguord roilingscreoted o periodspoce representotionolof
theoterdecorotiveortsduringthe I 930s,An ornomentoltilefountoinisthe focol
pointof the westwollbetweenthe stoirs,A men'sond women'sloungeislocoted
of the eostwollbelowthebolcony,
BosemenfLounge
isbeomedondstenciled
with
Alorgecentrolloungeoreoofthebottomof thestoirs
mezzonine,
Theloungewos
geometricpotternsondmetolliccolorssimilortothe
plush
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copet, ond
fittedwithdecorotivechondeliersof bros ond sondblosted
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of
north
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southends
women's
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1x2poiredtiles.A borderconsists
of diogonol2x2whitetilesino bond of diogonol
1x 1lightgreenond cut dorkgreentileswithedge bondsof runningI x2blocktile,
Thewomen'sroomhoso6inchblocktilebosewithgreen4x4wolltileto6footheight,
Themen'stoilethos4x4blocktileto the someheight,Portitions
orepointedmetol
withodecorofivecurveddoortopponel,
Sinksorehighbockchinowithroundbowls
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ore flushvolvetypeswithblockseots,
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Ihe slopedcenteroisles
leoddownto I ,000seotson steppedoreosunderohighly
ornomentolcofferedspocebelowthebolcony,Aslopingorcodeoidewithheovily
rusticotedpiersond orchesflonkseoch side,Thecofferscontointwo typesof
decorotivechondelierlightsond
mechonicoloirsupplygrilles,
Eochpiersupports
owollsconce,Ornomentolsurroundsondstencileddoorsprovidesideexitsfromthe
spoceto on olleyond two streetexits,
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ceiling,o perimeterfrieze
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finishedinvoriousmetollichuesofgold,silverondbrownspresentingo
reflective
ondvibrontinterior,
Fourlorgechondelierslightthespoce.Ihecenterchondelier
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hovehod plushupholsteredseotsondwosoccesed
fromocrosoisle.Bolconyond
lowerouditoriumseotshodleotherupholsteryondcostendponels,
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evidenceof identicolplushupholstery.2
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mode to simulotestone
witho tooledtexturethot providesocousticproperties,
isthroughsidedoors
Exiting
to exteriorstoirsleoding to the olleyor street.Twolorgetopestriescomplete
odditionoldecorotionof the oreo,
plostergrilleswith
Lorgestorburstpottern
conceoledlightingondreflectivemetollic
pointdominotethesidewolls,
Decorotivecostplostercoffersondstencilortodorn
Fig 1-8.
the 50 x 40 prosceniumorch, An osbestosfirecurtoinwith itsWornerBrothers
'Based on conlemporarydescriptionin arlicleregardingWarnerGrandat opening,NelVgElq!, p.14.
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emblemondpointedswoggedcurtoinsisstillin
3'-6"f romthe lowest
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outwordfromthe stogeedge ond footlights
seoting.
Bocksfoge
Iheoriginol2Gfootdeepwoodstogeflooringisset42"obovethelowestseotingond
hosremovoblesecfions,
A poirof stoirsprovidesoccessto the stogefromthe
Theoriginolrigging
ouditoriumond occessto the olleyond ouditoriumoisles,
concretefly
in
the
reinforced
system,
electricolstogelightsond switchboordremoin
tower.Onesetofdoubledoon providesserviceoccessvioo rompedpossogeto file
street,
Fig 1-13. Chandelierand promenade(c. 1996),
M2A Milofsky and Michali Architects
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A bosementdresingroomoreoextendsunderthe I 2Gfootlongreorportionof the
voultisoff
theoter,Thisisplumbedfor sinksond toiletrooms,A smolltronsformer
theolley,Extendingwestfromthe
under-stogebosementlsolorgefonroomond o
worko reo,Stoirsleod to the retoilspocesobove,
ATTERATIONS
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portionof neonhosbeen chongedto "GRAND"
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the'WB"lettershovebeen removedfromthe corners,Costironsignboords ront
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inthe lobbybetweenthe firstond secondoisles,s
Thetheoterwossoldtooseriesofownersinthel950s,
Inthelotel9T0s,thenowner
pointedtheoverpointedthestenciledondmetolliccoloredlheoter
ArnulfoEstrodo,
wollsond ceilinginthe foyer,recoveredthe seotsin red,greenond gold,ond
renomeditthe'TeotroJuorez".3
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itwossoldtoRoyHowell,
theformermonogingdirectorof
Monn'sChinese
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Iheoter,who chonged the nome to'WornerGrond"ond repointedthe theoter
interiorsto
owhiteond goldcolorschemeinthefirstfloorfoyer,
thecenter
Atthistime
medollionneon letterson the morqueewereproboblychongedf rom"Bros"
to
"Grond"ond the'WB"lettersremovedfromthecorneremblems,
two
Inoddition, of
glosdoors,
thewood entroncedoorswere
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l99l ondheldituntilputting
the foilingventureup forsolein 1995.In I 996,ofterwoningmovieexhibition,
the
buildingwospurchosedbythe CityofLosAngelesond
ossignedtotheCulturol
AffoirsDeportmentto operoteitoson ortsond entertoinment
venue,
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ond rehobilitotion
chongingthe non-originololuminumdoorsto wood slobdoors,foux-pointing
misingmorbleon the boxoffice,repoiring
the neonblodesignond morquee,ond
relompingtheentryceilingontheexterior,
Repointingthemorqueeondstorefronts
performed
point
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bosed on o
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theoterlights,
rooms,toiletsondshowersis
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drowings
the originolfixtures
ond finishes
by comporingthe orchitecturol
estoblish
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Duringthissurvey,
ondorchivolphotogrophswiththeexistingfeofures,
thotthe originolelements,includingmostofthedecorotivepoint,orelorgelyintoct
Decorotive
exceptforoverpointingthegroundfloorfoyerondtheexteriorlobby.
point,stone,lerrozo,ond orchitecturolmetolswere
notedond theirconditionwos Fi g l - 1 6 . R e sto r e d fi xtu r eu n d e r b a l co n y ( c. 1 9 9 6 ) ,
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levellobby
decorotivepointinthegrouncj
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pointed
ondthefrontentrywoyondonstobilizotiontechniquesfordeterioroted
liketerrozzo
morbleondmetols,
moteriols
surfoces
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ExledorFeofures/Condillons
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plosterfinish,
whiteoverthetooled
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hosbeenpointedo non-historic
the
thetexture
orpointto restore
whichwillrequire
to restore
chemicolstripping
originol
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metoltonesofoluminum
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terrozofloor
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conditionolthough
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fullwidthof theentrywoy.
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buton
on-site
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suggests
thotthedoorshovebeenstrippedond refinished
whichdestroyed
onyoriginol
stenciling.
A freestonding
ticketboothoccupies
the
centeroftheentrywoy
ondisconstructed
ofblockmorble,glos,ondploster,
Adiomondpotterniscorvedintothemorlcle.Iheticketboothislorgelyintoctbuton
ofthebockponelshosbeen
replocedwith
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the
morble,Thereisowhiteoccretionorsurfoceolterotionontheblockstone,
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Ground Floor Lobby
Jheoverollstrucfurolcondition
of thefeofuresinthegroundfloorlobbyisgood,lhe
thicktypointedpilostershweosquoreprofileondincludeoverticoldecorofivebond
downthecenterondochevroncopitol,
Anoriginolceromictilefountoinisontheeost
lobbywollond iscomposedof oronge,red,ond blockglozedfilesondfromed
byon
"ortstone"(posiblyscogliolo)sunoundintendedtoimitotestone,Thebottomofthe
fountoinwosremoved.
tooccommodotetheconcessionstondequipment.
Eighteen
woodendoorshonginthelobby,Thebeomedlobbyceilingiscunentlypointedoffwhite,Archivolphotogrophsindicotethotboththeceilingbeomsonddoorswere
originolly
stenciled,Althoughthe doorshoveopporentlybeenstripedond refinished,the profileof the ceilingstencilisfointlyvisibleinrokinglight,A similor,
foint
stencilprofile
isobovethestoircoselonding,
Pointedplosterventilotiongroteshong
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woll
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on
theoriginolpotternedlobbycorpet,Chondelierlightshovebeenoltered.
MezzonlnePrcmenode
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Thelobbyfeotureso modified hippedceilingwithon originol,lorgelyintoctmurol
composedof geometricshopes,Sectionsof the murolond plosterceilingore
domoged,occordingtotheoterstoff,
duetoonillconceivedcleoningottemptond
o plumbingleok,Theceromictilefountoinond the metolworkore inverygood
structurolcondition,
Pilostersontheeostondwestwollsoresimplerindesignthon
thoseinthegroundfloorlobby.Ceromictilecoversthefloorinploceofthepotterned
corpet visiblein orchivolphotogrophs.Themetolhondroiloroundthe stoirwell
openingisoriginolbuthosbeenoltered,Ihelobbywollshovebeenpointedondthe
potiernthotsurroundsthe
triongulorstencil
spoceisoreproduction.
Second Floor Bothlooms
Thebothroomsoppeor to be intheiroriginolconditionwithnosignificont
domoge
orchonges.
Moln lheoler
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pointed
the ceilingoreoriginol,
decorotionsoreingood condition
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olthoughthe pointhosbegunto delominoteinmonyoreosoroundtheceiling's
periphery.
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thisdelominotionhosocceleroied
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noticeoblyinthepostyeor,
originoltothetheoterbuthovebeenoltered,InegulorlyshopedholesintheceilingL
obove the chondeliersindicotethot theywere,of one time,roisedthroughthe
ceiling,Thewollsof
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loyersof
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construction,
Theseotcovershovebeen replocedond the choirsreorronged.
However,frogmentsof the old seofcoversoppeortohovesurvivedundersomeof
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Preservation
Archilectural
SUMMARYOF SCOPEOF SERVICES
The studyof the WarnerGrandTheaterwas dividedintotwo consecutive
tasks:
Taskl, ConditionSurveyof Theater;andTaskll, Investigation
and Recommendafeatures
tions. DuringTaskl, thecondition
of historic
andelements
of theWarner
prioriconseruation
GrandTheaterwas surveyedwiththe purposeof establishing
required
forfullconseruation
ties. Taskll wasan investigation
of original
materials
priority
identified
and restoration
of the high
featuresandelements
in Taskl. The
goal of the projectwas to establish,withinthe contextof the HistoricStructures
restoration,
Report,a plan for the short term and long term conseruation,
and
maintenance
of the Theater.
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TASK l: CONDITION
featureswas conductedto
The preliminarysurueyof the theater'sarchitectural
comparing
the architectural
drawings
establishthe originalfixturesandfinishesby
withtheexistingfeatures.Duringthissuruey,it wasnoted
andarchivalphotographs
paint,arelargelyintact
mostof the decorative
thatthe originalfeatures,including
paint,stone,
ground
entryway.
Decorative
floorlobbyandtheexterior
exceptforthe
metalswerenotedandtheircondition
was
lerrazzo,"afi stone,"and architectural
duringthisphase.Thedetailsof thissurueywerereported
super{icially
evaluated
16,1997.
the Progress
ReportdatedDecember
TASKll: INVESTIGATION
for conseruing,
The goalof the investigation
stagewasto developmethodologies
features
as identified
in Taskl. All
restoring,
highpriorityoriginal
and maintaining
physically
priority
were
high
architectural
features
examined
by the
of the
pilasters,
fromwallsurfaces,
ceilings,
conseryerator.
Paintsampleswerecollected
Whereappropriate,
solventtesting
examination.
for microscopic
and metalwork
painted
surfaces
to
determine
appropriate
finishes
and
stone
was conducted
on
Fig 2-1.
to physically
examine
thefire
methods.Becauseit wasnotpossible
conservation
materials
hazardous
andprecedents
curtain,propermethodsfortreatingsuspected
at othertheaterswereresearched.
Exleriorfoyer (c. 1998),
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ENTRYFOYER
TICKET BOOTH:
Description:
ticketbooth with a marblecounter,plateglasswindows,a wood
A free-standing
door,and a metalcorniceoccupiesthe centerof the foyer. The marblecounteris
blackwithwhiteveiningand has a recessedgeometricdesignon threesides. Plate
glasswindowsare fixed in placewith metal mullions. A decorativecornicewith
geometricshapesadornsthe top of the ticketbooth. The corniceis paintedsilver
and gold.
Fig2-2. Ticket booth (c. 1931)'
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Condition:
sound.The marbleis largelyintactexceptfor
The marbleticketboothis structurally
one panelon the back of the booththat has been replacedwith wood paintedto
on the
resemblethe marblepanels.Thereis a whiteaccretionor sudacealteration
with hand-heldmicroscope,
the remainsof
blackstone. Under100xmagnification
quite
appears
old
with
fine
brittle
crack
networks
with
eroded
edges.
coating
a clear
The solubilityof the whiteareaswas testedusingdistilledwater,acetone,ethanol,
naphtha,mineral spirits,xylene, toluene,and methylenechloride-basedpaint
stripper. The surfacewas temporarilywettedby the applicationsolvent,returning
the originaldark appearance,but on evaporationthe white haze returned. lt is
possiblethatthe whitehazeon the marblewas causedby abrasion,perhapsduring
paintremoval,ratherthan by a surfacecoating.The black
"marble"is probablyactuallya dark limestoneratherthan a true metamorphosed
marble. lt is more porousand soft,and thereforea highlypolishedsudacewould
to abrasion,staining,corrosion,and weathering.
be susceptible
The metalworkabovethe plateglasswas examinedto determinethe originalfinish.
Threelayersof paintexiston the metalwork:brightyellow,metallicroyalblue,and
eithergoldor silver. The yellowpaintis likelya primerand the bluepaintprobably
datesto the PacificTheaterchain'sownershipof thetheateras it is similarto the blue
in theircolorscheme.The dateof the silverand goldpaintis unclear. Basedon this
evidence,it seems likelythat the metalworkhas been strippedand repainted.
Fig 2-3. Ticket booth (c. 1998)'
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Recommendations:
the
The dark surfaceappearanceof the stonecouldbe regainedby repolishing
a
sudace
coating
to
the
stone.Repolishing
smoothstonesurfacesor by applying
of originalsurface.This technique
the stonewouldremoveseveralmillimeters
areaswhichshowno signof ever
for the recessed
wouldnot be recommended
havestoodout in contrastto the
havingbeenhighlypolishedandwouldcertainly
rich,darkpolishedareas. lf thisoptionis pursued,it is likelythatthe blackstone
the sudacecouldbe
developanotherwhitehaze.Alternatively,
wouldeventually
solution
because
withan appliedcoating.Thistoowouldbe a temporary
saturated
obscure
any
fail
and
can
trace
or
of
the
degrade
original
coatingsinevitably
of appliedcolor(if any). lf eitheroptionis pursued,an experienced
subtleties
shouldexecutethe work.
contractor
WALL PANELS
Description:
marblepanelshangon thefoyerwallsandpilasters.Individual
Beige,variegated
44" long x 34" highx 112"thick.
panelsmeasureapproximately
Fig2-4.
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Condition:
Overall,the panels are structurallysound. Both pilastershave sufferedmany
on the comerpanels.On the westpilaster,a triangle-shaped
losses,particularly
5nx 5nx 7" andthe concretewallstructurebehindit
lossmeasuresapproximately
witha poorlyfitting
is visible.Justbelow,thecurvedcomerpiecehasbeenreplaced
panels
haveminoredge
pieceof woodpaintedto resemblestone.Someof thewall
pointing
panels
between
The
the
in
stone.
haslargely
the
naturalflaws
lossesdueto
sudaceabrasions
defacemanyof the
failedandthe jointsareexposed.Superficial
areroughlyparallel.Traces
panels.Althoughsomegraffitiispresenl,theabrasions
if
the
abrasions
paint
regularity
suggeststhat
and
the
green
stone
on
the
of bright
the marksresultedfromthe paintremovalprocedure.
Recommendations:
mofiarcomposed
and openmortarjointswitha cementitious
Repointdeteriorated
replacement
of sandsimilarin color,texture,andsizeto theoriginal.Jointsrequiring
to
a
depth
approximately
hand
tools
2 1/2times
shouldbe carefullyrakedout with
contractor.
theirwidth.Thiswork shouldbe carriedout by an experienced
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lossesin the marblepanelsandthe ill-fitting
Repairdisfiguring
woodpatchwithan
patchingmaterialaccordingto the manufaclurer's
printedinstructions
appropriate
or with a visuallycompatiblestonedutchmen.The patchingmaterialshouldbe
customcoloredto closelyreplicatethe existingstone. Appropriatepatching
materialsincludeJahnM-seriesRestoration
Mortarfor marble,andAkemipolyester-basedtwo-partadhesivespigmentedwith Akemi ColoringPasteand finely
priorto treatment.
crushedstonefiller.Testall patchingmaterials
Thisworkshould
be carriedout by an experiencedcontractor.
BASEBOARDS
Description:
blackmarblebaseboards
runalongeithersideof thelobby.Alongthewest
Polished
wall,the baseboardis approximately
5" high. On the east side,the baseboard
graduallyincreasedin heightfrom5" nearthe doorsto 15"at the sidewalk.
Condition:
are in poorcondition.Sectionsare missingon bothpilasters.On
The baseboards
the west pilaster,the loss measuresapproximately
6" x 5" x 1". The remaining
is crackedanddisplaced.On theeastpihster,approximately
baseboard
1/3of the
pier
missing
and
the concrete
baseboardis
behindit is visible. The remaining
baseboardhas brokenintotwo sectionsand the top sectionis loose. The many
particularly
verticalcracksin the baseboard,
on the westside,are disfiguring
but
appearstable.Thesecracksrunvertically
forthef ullheightof thebaseboard.
There
is a whiteaccretionor surfacealterationon the blackstone.
Recommendations:
Repairdisfiguringlossesin the baseboardwith a visuallyappropriatestone
patching
or a compatible
dutchmen
printed
material
according
to themanufacturer's
patching
The
material
instructions.
shouldbecustomcoloredto closelyreplicate
the
patchingmaterials
existingstone.Appropriate
includeJahnM-series,Restoration
Mortarfor marbleandAkemipolyester-based
two-partadhesivespigmented
with
AkemiColoringPasteand finelycrushedstonefiller. Test all patchingmaterials
priorto treatment.
Thisworkshouldbe carriedout by an experienced
contractor.
for changesin the existingcracksandfor the development
Monitorthe baseboard
of newcracks.
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POSTERCASES
Description:
Paintedmetalonesheetpostercaseswithplateglassfrontshangon theeastand
pattern
running
weslwallsofthefoyer.Thecaseshavea threedimensionalchevron
vertically
alongtop. Theyare
downeithersideanda geometric
ornamental
cornice
paintedsilverand gold.
Condition:
The postercasesare in very goodcondition.The glassis intactand in good
Threelayersof paintexist
condition.Multiple
layersof paintexistonthemetalwork.
on the metalwork:
brightyellow,metallicroyalblue,andeithergoldor silver.The
Theater
yellowpaintis likelya primerandthebluepaintprobably
datesto thePacific
The
scheme.
the
blue
in
their
color
as
it
is
similar
to
chain'sownership
of thetheater
it is well
haphazardly
applied,
dateof the silverandgoldpaintis unclear.Although
it seemslikelythatthemetalwork
adheredto thesubstrate.Basedonthisevidence,
probably
Theaters.
A verysimilar
by
Pacific
repainted,
during
hasbeenstripped
and
sequenceof paintlayersexistson the ticketboothmetalwork
Fig 2-5. Postercases and terrazzo floor (c. '1998),
M2A Milofsky& MichaliArchitects
Recommendations:
No evidencehas beenfoundto indicatethe originalcolorsof the postercases. In
the colorschemefor the postercasesshouldbe
the absenceof suchinformation,
extrapolated
fromthe colorschemeusedon the foyerceiling.
TERRAZZO
Description:
The foyerfloor is lerrazzo,a mosaicmadeof tessera(small,irregularpiecesof
moftarwhichis polishedto createa
stone)embeddedin colored,cementitious
uniformsurface. The floor featuresa patternof altematingwhite and black
anda bandof greenanda band
diamondswitha blackborderaroundtheperimeter
2'x2.'
approximalely
of redencircling
the ticketbooth.Eachdiamondmeasures
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Condition:
crackin
Theflooris largelyintactandin overallgoodcondition.A largedisplaced
probably
or an eanhquake,
runsroughlyparallel
to
theterrazzo,
causedby settling
the sidewalk
forthefullwidthof theentryway.
Thefailureoccurred
at the interface
of thetesseraandmortar.Thereis limitedlossof tesseraalongthecrack.Several
smallercracksrunperpendicular
to the sidewalk.Thesecracksarenotdisplaced
and do not connectto the largecrack. The cracksin the lerrazzofloorare not
necessarily
flawsbutarepafioftheexpected
signsof historicuse.Blackscuffmarks
on the lerrazzoprobablyresultedfrommovingheavyequipment.
Fig2{.
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SanPedroHistoricalArchives
Recommendations:
Thecracksshouldbe cleanedandfilledwitha compatible
cementitious
mortarto
stabilize
theloosetessera,minimize
theelevation
difference
between
themainfloor
andthedisplaced
section,andpreventinjuries.lt is notnecessary
to repairthecrack
so that it visuallydisappears.Scuffmarkscouldbe reducedwith detergentand
vigorousscrubbing.
GROUNDFLOORLOBBY
WALLS
Description:
Theflatwallsudacesare interrupted
by engagedpilasterswhichlineboththe east
and westwalls. The flat sudacesare paintedoff-whitewith gold and dark brown
highlights
on the pilasters.
Condition:
The lobbywallsare in structurally
soundcondition.Historicphotographs
of the
lobbyshowthatthe columnswere paintedand possiblyleafed,probablywith oil
gilding.On-siteinvestigation
suggeststhatthe lobbywallswereoriginallybeige.
paintlayerswerefoundbetweenthe presentpaint
Approximately
fourintermediate
and the originalcoating;all are variations
on off-whiteand lightbeige.
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PILASTERS
Description:
Thicklypaintedpilasterslinethe eastand westwallsof the groundfloorlobby. The
pilastershave a squareprofilethere are verticalinsetpre-castreliefpanelsin each
pilaster.Each is decoratedon the corneredgeswithan insetroundedmoldingand
a chevroncapitalwith raisedmoldings. The decorativepanels,surrounds,and
moldingsare all apparentlymadefrom gypsumplaster.No seam linesare visible.
This may be attributedto the use of muslinor canvasembeddedin the topcoatof
plaslercoveringthe joints.Furtherexaminationwould be requiredto confirmthe
methodsand materialsof construction.The pilastersare paintedoff-white,likethe
lobbywalls,with gold trim on the reliefpanels,moldings,and chevrons.
Condition:
The pilastersare in very good condition. On-siteexaminationrevealedthat the
pilastershave many layersof paintand thatthe differentpartsof the pilastershave
frequentlybeen paintedcontrasting
colorsincludingbeige,lightbrown,copper,and
blue. Originally,
the flat elementsof the pilasterwerepaintedbeigewithgoldcorner
elements and silver leaf on the reliefpanelsand chevronmoldings. All of the
pilastershad similarfinishes.
Fig2-7.
Lobby (c. 1998),
M2A Milofsky& MichaliArchilecls
CEILING
Description:
The lobbyceilingis flat with box beams runningthe lengthof the lobby. Shorter,
wider beams run perpendicularly
acrossthe widthof the lobby. The entireceiling
is paintedoff-white,like the lobby walls.
C o n d i t i o n:
The ceilingis in generallygoodcondition.Althoughtheceilinghasbeenoverpainted,
the profileof the originalstencilis faintlyvisiblein rakinglight.A similar,faintstencil
profileis visibleabove the staircaselanding.A leakon the southsideof the lobby
has resultedin areasof stainedand delaminted
paint.The substratebelowthepaint
is in sound condition.Historicphotographsof the lobbyshowthat the ceilingwas
originallypaintedwith an elaborategeometricdesignon a background
colorsimilar
in toneto the walls.Porlionsof the stencilon the lobbyceilinghavebeenuncovered
usinga scalpel.This investigation
suggeststhat the patternwas entirelyexecuted
Fig 2-8. Delailof lobby (c. 1998),
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goldcoloredleaf(oilgilding).
in gold,probably
EXTERIOR
DOORS
Description:
Sixpairsof mahogany
paneldoorshangin thefoyer.Thedoorsarepainteddark
brownwithgoldtrimontheraisedmoldings
on bothsides.Theyarehingedto swing
outintothefoyer.Fourof thedoorshavebeenreplaced
by theCityof LosAngeles.
Condition:
The doorsare in verygoodcondition.Archivalphotographs
showthatthe doors
wereoriginally
stenciled
on bothsides.Attempts
weremadeto revealtheoriginal
pattern
stencil
ontheexterior
sideofthedoorscarefully
usinga scalpel
andsolvents.
Periodphotographs
wereusedto confirmoriginal
locations
of stenciling.
Thedoors
appearto havebeenstrippedand refinished,
as no tracesof the stencilswere
uncovered.
Fig2-9. Entrydoors (c. 1931),
SanPedroBay HistoricSociety
Recommendations
for Lobby:
lf it is decidedto returnthe walls,ceilingand pilastersto theiroriginalcolors,this
schemeshouldbe reconstructed
withnewpaint.Theexistingpaintlayersappearto
be generally
welladhered,andshouldnotbe removedpriorto repainting.
Thiswill
leaveanytracesof originalpaintundisturbed
for futureinvestigation.
Theexisting
paintshouldbe preparedfor overpainting
usingindustry-approved
preparatory
techniques
for lead-based
paint.
Thelobbyanddoorstencilsshouldbe re-created
bya decorative
painteras recovery
of the originalfinisheswouldbe extremelytime consumingand not aesthetically
pleasing.Theoverlying
paintiswelladheredandtheoverallcondition
oftheoriginal
paint is not known.Furtherdamagewouldcertainlyoccur if overlyingpaintis
removed.
Stencilpatterns
couldbe createdusinghistoricphotographs
anddrawings.
(lt is not
knownif they exist. Severalattemptswere madeto contactthe Heinsburgen
company,the originaldecorative
paintingfirm,withoutsuccess.)
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However,the finalappearance
painter,and
dependson the skillof the decorative
samplesandmock-upsshouldbe submitted.
FOUNTAIN
SURROUND:
Description:
Describedas "art stone"on the architectural
drawingsfor the WarnerGrand,the
decorative
drinkingfountainsurroundis whiteplaster,probablygypsum,castwith
air bubblesand texture,and paintedto resembledistressed
variegatedmarble.
Becauselhe surroundis incorporated
intothe refreshment
stand,the lower35"is
paintedoff-white,likethe lobbywalls,for sanitaryreasons.
Condition:
Structurally,
the surroundis in soundcondition.
Belowthethreelayersof overpaint
(off-white,
purple,andyellow),the original,
finishappearsintactandin
decorative
good condition.There is some loss of originalfinishand plaster,both in the
overpainted
sectionand in theoriginalsection,
dueto surfaceabrasion,
especially
on corneredges.The overpaintis readilysolublein a varietyof solventsincluding
acetone,denaturedalcohol,methyl-ethylketone,xylene,and JascoPaintand
Epoxyremover,a commercial,
methylene-chloride
basedpaintstripper.Allofthese
solventssoftenedthe overpaint,allowingit to be removedwith saturatedcotton
swabsand/ormechanically
with a scalpelblade. The originalpaintedfinishis
moderately
solublein the abovesolventsand in water.
Fig 2-10. Tile detailat lobby fountain (c. 1998),
M2A Milofsky& MichaliArchitects
Recommendations:
Carefullyremovethe overpaintusingbothsolventsandscalpels.Acetoneis very
effective
at solubilizing
theoverpaint
onelayerat a timewithminimalhealthhazards.
The finallayerof overpaintshouldbe softenedwith acetoneand removedwith a
scalpelto preseruethe originalfinish. Afterpaintremoval,lossesand abrasions
shouldbe inpaintedto visuallyreintegrate
damagewiththe surrounding
surfaces.
Thisworkshouldbe executedby a trainedconservator.
BALUSTRADE
Description:
The wroughtiron balustradeis composedof narrowverticalpostswith a square
profileembeddedin eachstairtread.The postsare interconnected
at the topwith
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elementjust
a handrail.Everyotherpostis turnedand cappedwitha curvilinear
belowthe handrail.The balustradeis paintedblack exceptfor the curuilinear
elementswhichare paintedgold.
Condition:
goodcondition
andno corrosionis evident.On the
Thebalustrade
is in structurally
elementsare absentalthoughtheyare visiblein
mezzaninelevel,the curuilinear
Perhapsmanyofthesehavebeenrelocated
archivalphotographs
ofthebalustrade.
photographs,
on-siteinvestigation,
andcrosssection
to the mainlobby. Archival
of 40x,
analysisof paintsamplesfromone of the postsviewedat a magnification
to theoriginal
indicate
hasalwaysbeenpaintedblack.According
thatthebalustrade
wasto begivena coatof leadpaintprimer
specifications
forthetheater,theironwork
beforepainting.
Fig 2-11. Balrrslrade (c. 1998),
M2A tlrlofsky & Michali Architects
Recommendations:
passivate
anyareasof oxidation.
Primeandpaintthe balustrade
black.
Chemically
MIRRORANDFRAME
Description:
A wroughtironmirrorframeandmirrorare mountedto the wallon the firstlanding
of the staircase.The frameis composedof curilinear geometricshapes. lt is
paintedblack.
Condition:
Themirrorframeandmirrorarebothinverygoodcondition.
Tracesof a pinkcoating,
probablya primer,existonthe mirrorframe.Crosssectionanalysisof paintsamples
fromthe mirrorframe,viewedat a magnification
of 40x,indicatesthat it hasalways
for the theater,the
beenpaintedblack. Accordingto the originalspecifications
ironworkwas to be givena coat of leadpaintprimerbefore painting.
Recommendations:
passivate
anyareasof oxidation.
Primeandpaintthemirrorframe
black.
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FLOORCOVERING
Description:
Thetheaterflooris coveredwithbrownhexagonal
ceramictilesin the mainlobby
and in the mezzanine
lobby. ln the lowerlobby,the flooris coveredwithredand
blackasbestostiles "marbleized"
with whiteveining;the tilesmeasure1' x 1'.
According
to the theaterstaff, the floorswereprobably
installed
in the late1970s.
Someof the tileshavebeenreplaced
in the lasttwoyearswithsimilartiles.
Condition:
Overall,the floorcoveringsare in soundcondition.
Recommendations:
Replacementof the existingfloor coveringshouldbe a relativelylow priority
becausethe floorsare in goodcondition.Thetheaterfloorcoveringwasoriginally
rectangles.The samepatternwas
carpetwith a repetitivepatternof inteftwined
usedin bothlobbiesand in the aislesof theauditorium.
Photographs
suggest
that
a solid-colored
carpet was used on the stairs. The originalcarpethas long
on the floorcoveringin
disappeared.
No historicinformation
has beenuncovered
of
the lowerlounge.The carpetcouldbe recreated
basedon historicphotographs
fromthepaintedfinishesfound
thetheater.Thecolorwouldhaveto be extrapolated
elsewherein the theater.
Fig2-12. Detail of lobby carpet (c. 1931),
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MEZZANINE
LOBBY
CEIUNG
Description:
The lobbyfeaturesa modifiedhippedceilingwith an originaldecorativemural
is executed
mposedof geometricbandsandfieldsof color.Thepainteddecoration
plaster,whichis supportedby a
in oil paintsapplieddirectlyto the white-painted
ferrousexpanded"diamond"mesh.The meshmaybe tiedto a blackironsupport,
ofthetheater(howeverthis
hungf romthestructural
membersasseeninotherareas
be
consulted).
is not confirmed,and the originaldrawingsshould
alcohol,and
solublein acetone,denatured
Theceilingpaintis slightlytomoderately
paint.
furtherinvestigaHowever,
withan oil-based
xylene,Thismay be consistent
tionwouldrevealif thereare overlyingcoatingssuchas a vamish.Crosssection
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indicates
viewedwith40xmagnification,
fromtheceiling,
analysis
of paintsamples
paintapplieddirectlyto the plasterceiling.
thattherearetwo layersof decorative
Fig2-13. Mezzaninelobby (c.'1998),
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Condition:
tothetheaterstaff,
according
Sections
ofthemuralandplaster
ceiling
aredamaged,
and
dueto a cleaning
attempt
leak.As a result,
thepaintis smeared
anda plumbing
the plasteris damagedin onesectionof the ceilingon the southsideof the lobby
andthe expanded
metallathbehindit hascorroded.Alsoas a resultof thisleak,
therearewaterstainsonthepainted
finish,
withdarktidelines.Inthelastsixmonths,
painthasbegunto delaminate
in a smallareaon the southsideof the lobby.This
damagedoesnot appearto be relatedto the earlierleak. Thereare no signsof
efflorescence
or subflorescence
in the damagedareaandthewhiteplasterbelow
the activelyliftingflakesdoesnot appearto be damaged.Whitestreakson the
plastercausedby the
ceilingappearto be redeposited
wipingprocess
duringcleaning.
Further
thepotential
testingis required
to determine
process.
roleof activesolublesaltsin the ongoingdeterioration
Recommendations:
Thesesurfacesshouldbe considered
historically
significant
andshouldbe treated
paintingconservator.
only by an experienced
Beforeconservation
treatmentis
performed,the sourceof any ongoingmoistureinfiltrationshould be further
investigated.
lf no leaksor pathsof moisturearefoundwithintheceilingor adjacent
patternsin the theaterin generalshouldbe
wall, then surfacecondensation
placedstrategically
investigated
withcondensation
indicators
throughout
the interiorspacesand monitored
on a regularbasisto correlatepattemsof use,outside
weather,etc.with surfacewetness.
The damagedplasterand lathwill probablyrequireremoval,with localreinforcementand infillingwithinert,compatible
materials.
The stainingandtidelinesmay
be reducedwithcarefulcleaning
techniques
suchas gelpoulticing,
etc.Remaining
stainingmight be visuallyreintegrated
with a reversibleinpaintingtechnique
carefullyappliedovera reversible
isolatinglayer.Liftingpaintshouldbe consolidatedas necessaryand readhered
with appropriate
adhesivesand consolidants.
Lossesshouldbefilledto matchtheoriginallevelandinpainted
to closelymatchthe
surrounding
originalpaint.
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AUDITORIUM
CEILING
Description:
plasterceiling.Theplastersections
Theauditorium
hasa suspended
aresecured
withmetalrodsattachedto the ceilingof the building.On theauditorium
side,the
ceilingis elaborately
anda radiating
decorated
witha three-dimensional
starburst
stencilpatternpaintedin green,blue,and red. Fourchandeliers
hangfromthe
ceiling.Paintedmuralsadornthe underside
of the balcony.
Condition:
paintis
Theoverallcondition
is good.However,
of the paintin the mainauditorium
ceilingand upperwalls,
delaminating
aroundthe peripheryof the auditorium
particularly
problem
in
cornerof the
started
the
southwest
the ceilingcornice.This
auditorium
andhasworkeditswayaroundthetheater. Thepaintis delaminating
no signsof waterdamageor other Fi g 2 - 1 4 . Au d i to r i u m ( c. 1 9 3 1 ) ,
fromthe plastersubstrate.The plasterexhibits
B'hendKaufmanArchives
deposits.
efflorescent
Examination
of the dropceilingfromabovedidnot revealanyleaksas thereareno
thatwouldclearlylead
waterpipesin the ceilingor leaksintheroofor otherproblems
to paintdelamination.
Recommendations:
significant
andshouldbetreatedonly
Thisfeatureshouldbe considered
historically
is occuring
by an experiencedpaintingconservator.Becausethe delaimination
photocolor
white
and
with
black
and
rapidly,the ceilingshouldbe documented
photographer.
graphs.This work shouldbe doneby a professional
as the causeof the
This is a seriousproblemthat requiresmore investigation
thesourceof
problemis not apparent.Beforeconservation
is performed,
treatment
lf no leaksor paths
anyongoingmoistureinfiltration
shouldbe furtherinvestigated.
of moistureare foundwithinthe ceilingor adjacentwall,thensudacecondensation
indicawithcondensation
pattemsin the theaterin generalshouldbe investigated
on a regular
the interiorspacesandmonitored
throughout
torsplacedstrategically
wetness.
basisto correlatepattemsof use,outsideweather,etc.withsurface
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paintcanbeconsolidated
andreadhered
withadhesives.Lossescan
Delaminating
areaswith
thedamaged
integrate
mediumto visually
be inpainted
witha reversible
untilthereason
however,
thesurrounding
surfaces.Thisshouldnotbe attempted,
and remedied.
for the delamination
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Fig 2-15. South wall tapestry (c. 1931),
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Description:
inthemezzanine
Twoidenticaltapestries
hangoneitherside
ofthemainauditorium
approximately
175"highby 100"wide. Theyare
level. Eachtapestrymeasures
constructed
of darkpurplevelvetbackedwitha layerof woolanda layerof cotton
fabric.The tapestries
border
hangfromsix velvetloopstrimmedwitha scalloped
fabric;theypassthrougha wroughtironbar mountedto the wall. A stylizedfloral
designcreatedfrom embossedand paintedfabricsis sewn to the velvetand
fabricborderis sewnto the sidesof
embroidered
withcopperthread.A scalloped
the tapestries.Goldfringehangsalongthe serratedbottomedges.
Condition:
Thetapestries
appeartobestructurally
soundoverall.Thetapestryonthenoilhwall
hasaninch-long
48"abovethebottomedge
tearinthefabricapplique
approximately
of the tapestry.The cottonbackinghas separatedfromthe tapestryat the seams.
Thefringeon the southtapestryis separating
on the leftside. On bothtapestries,
the copperthreadis corroding,especiallyin areasaccessibleto fingers. Both
tapestriesare soiledoverall.
Recommendations:
to removedirtandgrime.Stabilize
thetearin the
Superficially
cleanthetapestries
northtapestryand reattachthe separatedfringeon the southtapestry.Reducethe
corrosionproductson the copperthread.Examinemountingsystemandevaluate.
the attachment
usingarchivalmethods.Considerattachment
Considerreinforcing
of a supportbackingor lining.Considerlocalstabilization
of deteriorated
components.An experienced
textileconservator
shouldexaminethetapestries
andmake
for cleaningand stabilization.
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SEATUPHOLSTERY
Description:
The lheaterseatshave melalframeswith upholstered
seatsand backrestsand
woodarm rests.The seatsarecoveredwithsolid-colored
vinylfabric:red,green,
or gold.On thegroundfloor,thesouthsectionis red,thecentralsection
is gold,and
thenorthsectionis green.In themezzanine,
theseatcolorsaremorerandomand
includea greenand whitetexturedfabric.
Condition:
The theaterseatshave been reupholstered
severaltimesand,accordingto the
theaterstaff,seats have been rearrangedand replacedwith seatsfrom other
theaters.Manyof the seatcoversaretornandtattered.Forthisrepoil,seatcovers
in the mezzaninewere examinedand samplesof five fabricsrecoveredfrom
underneath
of the theaterfrom 1931showthe
the presentcovers. Photographs
seals with a checkeredback. Becausethe seat bottomsare not visiblein the
photographs,
in thesamefabric.None
it is difficultto knowif theywereupholstered
of the fabricsamplesrecoveredfromthe theaterresemblethe checkered
pattemin the photographs.
Fig2-16. Seat upholstery (c. 1931),
B'hend& KaufmannArchives
Recommendations:
When reupholstering
the theaterseatsbecomesa priority,moreseatsshouldbe
patter.Seatcoversresembling
the
dismantled
in searchof the originalcheckered
as
samplesor archivalphotographs
originalcouldbe custommadeusingrecovered
a guide.lf an originalfabricsampleis not found,the colorschemewill haveto be
extrapolated
fromthe auditorium's
colorscheme.
LOWERLOBBY
CEILING
Description:
This ceilingmuralfeaturesstylizedfloraldesignsand geometricshapesin earth
by turquoise.
tonesincludingdarkbrown,palegreen,andtan,complemented
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Condition:
Theoverallcondition
of the lowerlobbyceilingis fair. The paintappearsto be well
adheredto theceiling.Thereis a largeholeon the northsideof theceilingthathas
in someareas;notably
beenpatchedwithwhiteplaster.The paintis delaminating
on the northwest
cornerof the ceilingwherea 6" x 6" areaof paintis delaminating
plaster
althoughthe
substrate
appearssoundandno leaksareobvious.Thereare
othersmallareasof missingpaintacrossthe wall. In someareas,the designis
obscuredby soilingor fadedpaint.
Recommendations:
Thesesurfacesshouldbe considered
historically
significant
andshouldbe treated
only by an experiencedpaintingconseruator.
The cause of the flakingpaint and discoloration
shouldbe investigated
and
correctedpriorto any conservation
treatment.lf no leaksor pathsof moistureare
patternsin the
foundwithinthe ceilingor adjacentwall,thensurfacecondensation
theater in generalshould be investigatedwith condensationindicatorsplaced
strategically
throughout
the interiorspacesand monitoredon a regularbasisto
correlatepatternsof use,outsideweather,etc.with surfacewetness.
Flakingandpeelingpaintcan be stabilizedwithan appropriate
adhesiveto prevent
furtherloss. Soiledsectionsof the muralshouldbe cleanedwith an appropriate
solvent.Liftingpaintshouldbe consolidated
as necessaryand readheredwith
appropriate
adhesives.Areasof lossshouldbe inpainted
witha reversible
medium
to visuallyintegrate
damagewiththe surrounding
surfaces. Thisworkshouldbe
carriedout by an experiencedconservator.
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Architectural Preservatlon Plan
Facility lmprovements
The improvementsrequiredat the WamerGrandwill evolveand be initiatedover
a scheduleas determinedby operationsand budgetconstraints.
This repod
examinesimprovements,
over and abovethosealreadyinitiatedby the Cultural
AtfairsDepartment,
for
as requiredto bringthe facilityup to codeconformance
disabledaccessin an historicstructure,
andto provideincreased
easeof managementand operationsby a limitedstaffof full{imeand eventemployees.
Additionalimprovements
are in progressto bringthetheaterup to currentcodefor
exiting,security,and wherepossible,to improvethe levelof facilitiesprovidedfor
performers.(Properhardwareis beingprovidedfor exitdoors,andexitcorridorsare
being maintainedclear of obstructions.)
Dressingand toiletfacilitiesare being
improvedbelowthe stage.Rigginghasbeenrepairedand reworkedas requiredfor
safetyand function.
Reinstallation,
repairand replacement
of historiclightingfixturesis underway.
by GrandVision
lighting
hasbeenundefiaken
Restoration
the
marquee
and
neon
of
Foundationin conjunction
withthe Cityof LosAngeles.
DisabledAccess:
lssuesof disabledaccessneedto be addressedin fiveareas:
.
audiencefacilityaccess,
.
seatingaccommodation,
.
toilet facilities,
o
performeraccessand accommodation,
.
ticketsalesand will-call.
Locatedon SixthStreetwhichslopesalmost4 feetalongthe lengthof the theater,
via severalmodifications.
issuesof accessrequireresolution
AudienceFacilityAccess
Most easily addressedis the entry into the buildinglobby.Subjectto some
accommodation
of cross slopesto be addressedwith the City of Los Angeles,
Department
of BuildingandSafety,thewesterlypairof doorsareat datumelevation
Thisallowsdirectaccess
"0" as referencedin the originalconstruction
documents.
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to openthepairof doors
device(button)
intothelobby,butwillrequirea mechanical
minimumwidth.Onceinsidethe lobby,
as eachleafis lessthanthe required2'-10"
and other
the floor is leveland accessis availableto the theater,concessions
facilitieson the mainfloor.
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This report
Currently,
thereis no provisionfor seatingof patronswith disabilities.
proposesthatseveralaccommodations
be implemented.
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throughout
themainlevel.Theconfigurato provide
wheelchair
accessible
seating
tion of the backlwo rowsof seatsdoes,however,allowfor the backstepto be
removedand providelevel accessfor wheelchairsat the back of the house.
Additionalseatscan remainin placeto accommodate
companionseatingin the
samearea.
Fig 3-1. Handicappedseatinglocation,
Photo: B'hend & KaufmannArchives
locations
in
Additional
disabledaccommodation
can be incorporated
at specified
persons
walkers
elimination
the auditorium
for
with crutches,canes,and
by
of
selectedaisle adjacentseatsand increasing
the availablewidthassignedto
Provisions
individual
seatlocationswithinthe steppedrow configuration.
can be
incorporated
at a futuredatefor earphonesfor the hearingimpairedand braille
signageincorporated
throughout
the facility.
Toilet Facilities
The primarytoilet facilitiesare locatedin the lower level loungewith limited
additionalfacilitiesat the mezzaninepromenade.
Neitherof theselocationsare
accessible,
or can conveniently
be madeso.
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Severallocations
toilet.The most
feasiblelocation,with the leastimpacton the historiclobbyspaceor pathsof
emergency
exiting,is the westerlyretailspace,adjacentto the lobbyandentrance
foyer. As the floorlevelof the existingspaceis 14"+/- belowthe lobbydueto the
slopeof thestreet,thefloorwil!needto be builtupto the levelof the lobby.Adjacent
to this,it is alsopossible
to providean additional
accessible
toiletfortheticketoffice
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Componion Seoting
Concession
Componion Seoting
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atthelevelofthe
andadjoining
retailspace.Thissecondtoiletwouldbeconstructed
canalso
concessions
retailuse. Storageservingthe MainFloorofthetheater/lobby
intothe renovationof this area.
be incorporated
PerformerAccessand Accommodation
in a wheelchair
to accessthe stage,
It is currentlydifficultfor a disabledperformer
provisions
for dressingor toilets.Whileit
andonceat the stagelevel,thereare no
at thestageloadingentranceatthe
wouldappearthat
directaccesscanbe provided
eastendof theSixthStreetfacade,thisresultsis an additional
10"dropto theslage
level.Incorporation
of a rampat thislocationwouldrequireover10 feetof runplus
additional
clearlandingsat thetop andbottom.lt wouldsubstantially
fillthelimited
spaceavailablebackstageright.
Investigation
of the originalconstruction
documentsindicatesthat,at the timeof
construction,
thespacecurrently
usedas a paseoto theparkingon FifthStreet,was
occupiedby a commercial
structure,
withits floorelevationjust belowthe Warner
Grandstage.The slopedarea of the paseois thereforefill and proposedto be
removedto providelevelaccessto a new doorto be cut intothe backstagewall.
Stepsand a rampcan thenbe incorporated
intothe paseoto retainaccessto Fifth
Street.
Alternately,leavingthe pedestrianway in situ, accessmay be providedfrom the
alleybetweenFifthandSixthstreets.Similarto the previousaltemate,a newdoor
wouldbe cut into the stagewall, but acces,insteadof beingat gradewouldbe
providedvia an inclinedplatformliftconnectingthe stageto a newinteriorplatform
at alley level. The 35" rise wouldalso be connectedby a new stair providing
additionalperformeraccessfrom the alley and adjacentpublicparkingarea.
lmprovements
to the Paseocouldbe deferreduntila laterstageof funding.
On stage,the area currentlyadoptedfor use as a Quick-changeRoomcan be
modifiedandexpanded
to servedoubledutyas a handicapped
dressingroomand
quickchange.Whilenotproviding
a shower,an accessible
toilet,dressing
areaand
make-upcountercan be provided.
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TicketSalesand Will-Call
two staff as
The historicticketbooth,whilecapableof originallyaccomodating
required
is notaccessible.Renovations
indicated
in originalphotodocumentation,
to makeit so are not possiblewithinthe ornatemarbleand glassshellof original
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Utilizing
theprovisions
of theStateHistoricBuilding
is proposedto be
accommodations,
a newticketsalesofficewhichis accessible,
providedin the remainingspacein the westerlyretailspace.This locationwill
providea salesspacewhichwill increasethe visibilityand activity
simultaneously
to thedoor,
clearwidthadjacent
ofthetheateronthestreet.Dueto thesubstandard
an automatic
dooropenerwillbe required
similarto thatat the lobbyentrance.This
patrons,
for
butalsoaccommodate
disabledemployees
willseruenotonlydisabled
the sale of tickets.
Concessions
The originaltheaterdid not provideconcession
space,simplywaterfountainsfor
the useof patrons.The fountainin the lobbywas an ornatefeatureof tile and cast
stonein the center,oppositethe grandstaircase.In the 1940s,permitevidence
indicatesthat a candystandwas providedbetweenthe southaisledoorsand the
lobby entry. Currentconcessionprovisionsmodifiedthe base of the original
fountainto accommodate
a centralconcession
standin thecenterof the lobby.This
facilitydoesnot meetHealthDepartmentrequirements
and is limitedto the saleof
packaged
foodsonly. Staffingis alsodifficultas it is oversized
for smallaudiences
and congestedwhenperformances
attractlargeaudiences.
Newconcession
facilities
areproposed
to besymmetrically
locatedattheblankwall
areasflankingthe aisledoors.Dueto thecuruature
of the backwallof thetheater,
theselocationsalsoallowthebackbarspaceto be recessedintotheadjacentcavity,
reducingthe depthof intrusionintothe lobbyspace.The two locationsallowthe
patronsto splitbetweentwo facilities;
for smallevents,onlyone locationwouldbe
staffed.
With the relocationof the concessions,
restorationof the originalfountainis
activities.
recommended
as partof the scopeof longtermpreseruation
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SelectedBuilding Permits: WarnerGrandTheater
ArchitecUEngineer Contractor
Work Done
Date
Permit #
Owner
7-14-30
16265
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
Inc.
Lange& Bergstrom,
$213,000
2-story
Construct
lheater
concrete
& commercial
7-25-30
17363
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
lnc.
Lange& Bergstrom,
onlY
Foundation
8-18-30
19409
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
Inc.
Lange& Bergstrom,
$250- Change
footingat main
entrance
10-9-30
24it89
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
lnc.
Lange& Bergstrom,
$75- Omitstair#9
1-8-31
37
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
MetloxCorp.
$2,000- Neonsigns
11268
TheaterCorp. B. MarcusPriteca
WarnerBros.Downtown
SecurityRoolCo.
$2,695- Rerot
3-13-59
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TheaterCorp.
Stanley-Warner
ArthurB. Harney
4-30-92
LA89845
Ray Howell
Visions
$4,000- ParaPet
correclions
B.G.KimConstruction
$8,000- Paint
facade
building
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BE UAI)E TO ?HIS BUILDING:
WarnerGrandThealer
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PreservalionPlan
Jtne 17, 1996
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Mr. Barry Mlo{sky
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17261n N. Whltlay Avcnrr
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Proddc c n6f, air sFlrm h addrtionto olhcr hems llsted in ;2 above. Oplnion
of prdeblc conslruclion cosl - 325OKlo 3300K This oplion is rccommended
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An dt mstc to bc cDnsidrrrd (allhoughtnorc ?pansiy. lnitially)ls thc use ol
I| lca stocrgc ayslem. v'irccin it mty only tlquira a 35 ton chillcr with r b€low
ground 3lora9c lanlc This syslam hcomc3 muctr mo(! rdvantageous
pcndng Di/P h€nth/es for ofi hou6 usage o{ thc c}rillcr 8nd any Ebales thqy
m8y glva tor an cngin.ering economic anallrb.
\rfemcr Grand Thorb!, Srn Pedro, Califomia,t9e021
Prclimlnary Reporl E Olnbnr
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Ovr iob walk of Junc 6, 1996 Gvcrtcd thc fotlo,ving:
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Thc lxining l-bd,ng/C6nr'tln/cn$euon
systlm conri3t3 of r c.ntrlfirg.l fen with rn
rrfqlorn clp.crv (caft6.d
to b. 3Ol( to 4O< c.f.m.), rrtltdm ioota untin.rtd outsldG
rir. Coollrp was lrdcd.d to b. provldad vi! mrnu.lt lordcd lca blockr lnto en
cvrporrllvc rlct}oo, wficrah lhc wrlcr frorn fhc mcnGd b! ls rpraycd lnto lhc eir
3lrurm pril ! 3cl ot n slcd mol3hr! GfirnlnatoB. Thc aprry nozdcs er! corDded.
(Flor ihe lc! was trensportcd to th. bssomenl is unknorvn.).
Othcr upgradcs:
He.tirE wls proviJed by b.nLt of muhiplc caJt lron ftm.cc3 with t20% bypess eir.
Ttp *was ffibned
vb r tafic. of coocrrtc plcnumr with 6oor rir oullcts canlcr.d
belor throc cohnnn3 of tlrt3 h thc ttr..tr!, snd wa[ of cliting grlltcr h lobbl.t rnd
eB6.f,Ef!. (Ib ir b proyldrd to lhr 3t tc.) Thc btridlng rk b thcn cdt urtcd v|| I
cartrrfugal fan of unknonn ceprdty. Thc supply ptcnm cyltcm har r good lmount
of wrsl. ftpin! in3tatH h3id. ot it (Ihis cor.rldbc r Codc prcbt.ml) Thc syrtcms
rru h r irlc a{ ds.lpel rt 0rb.dma xrft th. erccflhn of tha bundlng atlsusl iFtcm.
Nc\, itege roonop pactage gas eleclricFNACs'€tem, estimate120 lons to
.ccommodala livc performanccs. Opinion of probablc conslruclion costs: i
33€K
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Ncw ofiicr split 3yslcm FNAC aystcm (gas/cledric or hcat pump) 13 tons
cslima,tcd. Opidon of probable construcllonco3l t 36K
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Ncw toilet ycnliletion systems for t\ryDtcihts: I 31.5K
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Thc cdsUng belhrDorn3rnd fixlurcs ara to rcmaln. Tr,ro handicap btthroom3 are
boirg rddad. SF<jel cilrtiicrelixt musl be givan t'J th. b3throorfl b€led ebov.ethc
.lGdrh.l rooml
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rnd dcen up thc cisting cqulpncnt r3 ruqufr"d to rlstorr to
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coodltlon. snbn
o{ pfobablr conrlnrl,o.r co3t: $75K lo l10oK
Thtr op{bn 13no{ rccomnr.odcd.
Fd rlFdr rld rldecerncnl of tl|c etning pping (water and wasle, as requirld), stJrnp
pump(3), lnd uatcr hcalcr, as well as modificationsto gas s)6tem. Opinio.tof
probrblc constn <lion cosl (yery rough estimale): t3OK to 35OK
Poidc an Gtiiaicd lm lql qndoaweter dincr lnd r IOOOMBH, gnr fircd,
hol walcr boil,?r. lnd rutrrofitOlGcxisting rir rFtrm with hcethg rnd coofing
co|s. R.trofit thc 1@9( outrijc .l to . fittcr"d rutum .h/oqbidG ek syrtem ri
reqdrd. Opiiqt o{ probde dsrudin
cost 3,tSoK to $2OoK Tlib opUon
is recommerdcd ts 3ecood chcic!.
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clrsni LAD\\? rtguiatiooswill rcguirc consolidalingt}: nultiplc scnic:J to a single point of
conn€lion for eechclrsc of voltaga. Thc cxtent of the chang:s ro thc m:tcrint, s:nice cquipm::rl
grd tnnsformer rault nccdsto coordiretedwith LADW?.
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Electricel FauiDmen:. Thc crining s-vicc cquipmcntare tl: original cquiprncntirs'.ali:d u'hen $:
buitiing nz: built. fhc equipmortis obroler, and doesnot miet currcr: U.L. and N.E.C.
rcoui.tcm:nts.Ir r:pleccmst ir $ongly recommended.
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The folloting 2t! our obsrvirtisru and rc€ommmdadors to upgradc end rlhtbiliurc
hcilid:r ud s):t:rnr in rhb building.
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E:ctric Slrvica Th: builCing praertly has the foliowir3 el*ric rcryicd from tlc Los Angcles
DtTrrtnatt of \\'rt= urd Pqy/cr (IADWP) through r transfornar rnulr in th3 baicmcot ldjacelt ro
the maia el*triai room:
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d00 Ampr:s, .lt0 volg, 3 Phil., 3 Wi.r: scrvict, which ftcdl hry: moor and h.nsfor the
buildirg v:nCletionurd mihg ryrems.
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60 fuqocr;r, 240 Vo!6, 3 Phrsc, 3 Ylgc scr,/icc, which fedl 3 ptpsc fans urd motors.
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6m Amp-JEr,12U2a0 Volu. I Phr&, I Win grvie (Ph& A), which rsrvss rll rhe rug:
udrh:ztrial tighting throu3hr thcrrical dimmer on ride of sage.
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am Amp!f,:i, 120n10 VolB, I Phu:, 3 Wue srvice (Phr$ 8), which r:rvcs the Mrrqr-'ec.
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600 AmFcl, 120/240Voltr, I Plurc, 3 Wrc scrvicc (PhaE C), which servc! dl gcnerrl
liShtirg utd po;r'cr in he bu0din3.
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(5) 120n40 VoltJ, I Ph:s, 3 Wue rc-rvicaswirh 2m Ampres or lessnthg for Enant spac.s
h ('ont of the buiJdin3.
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50 Amgcrtl, 120|210volti, I Phesc,3 wire servicrs for'emergarcy'bnnch
circuir wirirg.
Thcs: scrvic'-s ne.d to h incrasad in apacity to lcrrmmodre the prsposcd insollaticn of ocw
tiqtrie,l lighting, i.nteriorligbting, mit dlellcolr3 po$/E and IIVAC rynims. ln eddition, thc
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Tirc building hzr sw:ral plug fusc typc peaclbouds which an also obsoletcand shouid be repla=J
with n6, circuitbtceler tylcpanelboads. Additionrl circuit br-:rkr l)?3 parclbcards n=d to b:
insullcd to s.-ac new irerior lighri.ng,powcr urd th3arricalIghdng.
EmerqcncvEgr:rr a;ld Exit Ji;hrin' The building's 'cme"Z3nc)'lightirg i: trrc'id:d rlcough z
sepants tctli€ fton thc pa*cr company. Cumnt codcswiX
a c:nLd souJ:: of irncrtln:)
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g'-ncator. Thc s:lecu.
Porvsreith3 rhroughr c?ntrd berEry in\Ener ot en enginc-drirtn
cmcrtgrc) et'€:is and .-xit liShtingbranchcircuit *iing neeCsrJ bc::-ErorklC ro .Drslidea scpa.?t.
conduit and:acovey for crncrgilsy circuits rcquired by co,Jc
Th: em:rgen:y lighring e-rcuis nctd to ba iacgrarcd urit} o: orcrps:d n:w dimri::r cruion:it for
thc houJ: lighting ciruiu.
Bit ligns nc.d !o bc nrplaccdwith provilion: for two sourccsof po*:r as reouircd by coi:.
AdCitlonalcri: signsurd rt tloor lev:l will also netd to be addcdto mcet currcnt U.B.Crequircrn.-nu.
InlcnorLightint- The g:n:rrl intrior lighting shouldb: rcr'i:qcd by a lighting coruullut to
d3r:f,mirc rdeqsNcfwith IES ncommcndcd illurnimticn lattls. N:w lightio3 is strongly
'recommend
ro highlight ths uchircctunl f:arurcs and desigasof thc wzJlr md cciling.
ErirCrnglurnineiresutd tighting fururcs shoulCbe thoroughly ch:cked for d:terio;ation and should
b: rcplrccd with nav lirturcs if uarrurtcd. Ttrc usc of cncrgy effroent lighthg sourcessc:h es
complct fluorcrcanllamps,ch.tronic balh5ts, TE fluorcsccntlefirs. elc. is greily grcourzgcd.
Firc end I ifc Safctv. Thc building des no! havc eny aulomadcfire detcctionand a.iarmsy'stcm,
othcr lhan e firc b:ll on thc building qteriot for e sprinkler syscm 'tn (he barrncnt. A clmp)ste
f;c rlrrm systm conri:ting of rrta :moke and hcat dctccon, manualpull itations, audiblc ard
visual alerms,annun:irtor rt mair ?nlry and ar automaticdialar to a certral supcn'i:ir6 sadon *ili
b: rEquirEdto conform with current codes.
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19,1931
, section2, p. I, t 4-15.
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7, 1997,p. 28-53.
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6
specifications
for 'scopeol workandspecmcations
tora Theater
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forwarnerBros.oowntown
Thealercorporalion
- SanP8dro,Califomia,
' Sections
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Heritage
Archlves,
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7.
Specilicalions
tor "Addendum,"
CulturalAfiai's
Archlves,
June19,1930.
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Architec'tural
Plansfor"Theater
andComm€rcial
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lorwamerBrcs.Downtown
Theater
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- san pedro,catifornia.'
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sh€ots1-20,51-6,Apdt1, tS3O;revised
June21,1930.
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shestt, SourceSteelShop
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changesto machineroom- stair#9.
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3j, 1930.
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shegts1-3,S€ating/exit
plans,Cultural
Heritage
Archives,
Febtary27,1g4j.
9,
SoulhwastBuild€randConlractor
Feb.uaryt , 't924,p. 4E
October
30,t925.p. s2
May23,1930,p. 52
July4, 1930,p. 54
Nov€mb€r
10,tggt, p. 52
March20,1936,p. 50
Novornber
6, t936,p. 36
February
12,1997,p. 46
10.
Th€Architoct
andEnoineer
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p.94
May1931,
February
1937,p. 61
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