Wilshire Regent

Wilshire Regent

The Wilshire Regent
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Architectural style Modern
Location 10501 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90024
Coordinates 34°03′51″N 118°25′58″W / 34.064115°N 118.432811°W / 34.064115; -118.432811Coordinates: 34°03′51″N 118°25′58″W / 34.064115°N 118.432811°W / 34.064115; -118.432811
Completed 1963
Height
Roof 92.47 m (303.4 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 23
Other information
Number of units 208
References
[1][2]

The Wilshire Regent is a 23-story, 92.47 m (303.4 ft) full service condominium skyscraper in the Wilshire Corridor section of Westwood, Los Angeles, California and the 103rd tallest building in Los Angeles.[3]

History

The Wilshire Regent was originally constructed as a co-op in 1963,[4] making it one of the first major buildings constructed on what would become the Wilshire Corridor. At the time, it was the tallest building in the area and the fifth tallest building in Los Angeles.[5] The building offered expansive views of Los Angeles including the hills of Bel Air, the skylines of Century City, Beverly Hills, Downtown Los Angeles, and the campus of UCLA. Additionally, many units had views of the Pacific Ocean, though some of these views have since been blocked by newer construction.[6][7] The building is located across the street from both Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel and Westwood United Methodist Church.[8][9] The building originally contained studio, one and two bedroom units, but many units have since been combined.[10]

The building was originally constructed as an upmarket building, and as such includes several amenities. This includes a heated pool, spa, sun deck, doorman, concierge, fitness center, banquet halls, conference rooms, offices, hotel suites, and valet parking.[11][12]

The Wilshire Regent serves as the home of Joan Merrill in the novel "Stranger at Home" by George Sanders.[13]

Notable residents

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Wilshire Regent, Los Angeles". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  2. ↑ "The Wilshire Regent, Los Angeles | 137534". Emporis.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  3. ↑ "Los Angeles". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  4. ↑ Glynis Gawn; E. Kim Coontz; Dewey Bandy (2009-06-19). "California Cooperative Directory and Resource Guide". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  5. ↑ "Los Angeles". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  6. ↑ "Wilshire Regent". Condopedia.com. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  7. ↑ "Wilshire Regent Condos of Los Angeles | 10501 Wilshire Blvd". Highrises.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  8. ↑ "Westwood United Methodist Church | Contact". Westwoodumc.org. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  9. ↑ "Contact Us". Sephardic Temple. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  10. ↑ "Building and Safety Inspections | Los Angeles - Open Data Portal". Data.lacity.org. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  11. ↑ "The Wilshire Regent Westwood Condominiums | 10501 Wilshire Blvd". Toplacondos.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  12. ↑ Jane Peters (Open Post) (2012-09-23). "The Best Value on the Wilshire Corridor - The Wilshire". Patch.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  13. ↑ George Sanders. "Stranger At Home: A George Sanders Mystery". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  14. ↑ Rob Ten-Tronck. "Celebrity Locator 2006-2007". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
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