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Fred Thomson shops and studios, Hollywood

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Order Number	00042124
Title	Fred Thomson shops and studios, Hollywood
Collection ID	Works Progress Administration Collection
Location/Accession	WPA 8005 8x10; S-008-248 4x5
Date	Circa 1935
Physical Description	1 photograph :b&w
Notes	Taken as part of the Federal Writer's Project.
Historical Data	Designed by Gogerty & Weyl Architects, in the 1920s, this Spanish style building was first owned by actor Fred Thomson, and for a few years served as a studio commissary and housed make-up and wardrobe departments for the neighboring studios. In 1985, it became the Cat & Fiddle restaurant and bar.
Description	Exterior view of the Fred Thomson Shops located at 6530 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. Signs for two businesses, Howard Greer Couturiers and Travis Banton Clothiers, are visible on the exterior of the building.
Publisher	Gogerty & Weyl. Federal Writers' Project.
Subject	Stores & shops--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles). Clothing stores--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles). Architecture--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles)--Spanish influences. Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.). Works Progress Administration Collection photographs.
Format	Photographic prints
Reproduction Information	Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Sub-Collection Name	Works Progress Administration Photo Collection