Sunset Tower
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The Sunset Tower Hotel, previously known as The St. James's Club and The Argyle, is a historic building and hotel located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, United States. Designed in 1929 by architect Leland A. Bryant, opened in 1931, it is considered one of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the Los Angeles area. In its early years, it was the residence of many Hollywood celebrities, including John Wayne and Howard Hughes. After a period of decline in the early 1980s, the building was renovated and has been operated as a luxury hotel under the names The St. James's Club, The Argyle, and most recently the Sunset Tower Hotel. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The Sunset Tower Hotel | |
Location | 8358 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, California |
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Coordinates | 34°5′42″N 118°22′17″W |
Built | 1931 |
Architect | Leland A. Bryant |
Architectural style | Art Deco |
NRHP reference No. | 80000812[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 30, 1980 |