The Ford Motor Factory, located at 7
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and Santa Fe is Los Angeles, was completed in 1914 to manufacture Ford Model T automobiles. The poured-concrete and block building was the second Ford Motor plant to be built west of the Mississippi and has become one the most iconic buildings in downtown Los Ang
eles. The building was
originally designed by the
architecture firm of Parkinson & Bergstrom, a dominant architectural firm for major Los Angeles structures in the early 20th century. A
milestone in industrial history, the complex served as Ford Motor Company's primary Southern California assembly operations for Model T's and Model A's until a new factory was opened in Long Beach in 1929. Many companies have since occupied the site including U.S. Rubber, Lockheed Aircraft and from 1972 to 2005 was the headquarters for the Imperial Toy Company. The building is currently being redeveloped into a creative campus with ground floor retail space that will make extensive use of recycled materials and the distinctive elements of the property such as the steel framed windows and skylights.
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Commencing
Urth Caffe
The building that will house the future Urth Caffe in Orange, CA was originally built as a one-story building before a major reconstruction added a second floor in 1905. It is located in the heart of the City of Orange Historic District close to Chapman College, City Hall and the Orange Train Depot.
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In Progress
Variety Arts Theater
The Variety Arts Theater, completed in 1924, once housed the headquarters for the Friday Morning Club, a social and political organization for women. During its time as the Playhouse, the theater played host to celebrities such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Dorothy Parker, Al Jolson and Eddie Cantor.
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Completed
Located in Valencia, CA the Tesoro Adobe was built inthe 1920's and 1930's by noted Western film actor Harry Carey. The Tesoro Adobe hosted the Western elite of the day including John Wayne, William S. Hart and Gary Cooper. It is now a Los Angeles County park.
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Hotel Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA
Built in 1925, Hotel Figueroa was the first hotel to be completely financed, owned and operated by women in the United States. The YWCA hired Architecture firm Stanton, Reed, & Hibbard to design and build the hotel. The Spanish Colonial style of the hotel pays tribute to the city's Spanish and Mexican heritage. Defining features include the elaborate coffered ceiling, sculpture columns, wrought iron finishes and ornate floor tiles.
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2016 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards
Brand Library
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pectra Company has been honored with a 2016 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards for our restoration work on the Brand Library. Congratulations to everyone on the team!
Clifton's
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pectra Company was honored to participate on the winning team for a 2016 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards as restoration contractor for Clifton's Congratulations to everyone on the team!
Golden State Mutual Building
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pectra Company was honored to participate on the winning team for a 2016 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards as restoration contractor for the Golden State Mutual Building. Congratulations to everyone on the team!
HollenBeck Terrace
Spectra Company was honored to participate on the winning team for a 2016 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards as restoration contractor for the Hollenbeck Terrace Congratulations to everyone on the team!
35th Annual Preservation Awards Luncheon
Thursday, May 5th, 2016 | 11:30 AM
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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2016 CPF Conference - Featured Session
Need to Know: Estimating and Construction for Preservation Architects
Our own Senior Preservation Estimator,
Reuben Lombardo, MFA
presented as as speaker to the recent 2016 CPF Conference discussing what every architect should know about estimating,
general construction and specialty construction to
improve project design and delivery. He shared his experience working on complex preservation projects with the goal of helping architects to design, budget and plan better, reduce change orders and to meet the Secretary of Interior's Standards to receive tax credits.
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Welcome Dick Gee!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Dick Gee to the Spectra Company team as our Architect / Project Manager. He comes to us with 25 years of experience working on preservation projects. He is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and previously served as lead principal for JAG Architects.
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LA Times
1890's Shotgun House
Spectra Company restored the ornamental woodwork and windows, and performed lead abatement on this historic home now use as the resource center for the Santa Monica Conservancy.
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