Hospitals, Commercial and Office Buildings
The Baruch Corporation erected several hospitals, commercial structures, and office buildings. Among the Jewish landmarks the company built were the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital on Fountain Avenue (shown below), the Jewish Orphans Home in Palms (now known as Vista del Mar), and the Hamburger Home for Working Women (later known as Aviv).
Cedars of Lebanon Ground Breaking
Cedars of Lebanon Completed
Current Scientology Building
Harris Newmark Building Construction
Current New Mart Building
Melody Lane Cafe superimposed upon its location today
The Harris Newmark Building was erected by his sons as a memorial to their late father, one of the earliest Jewish settlers in Los Angeles in the mid-nineteenth century. At twelve stories and 160 feet high, it was the first high rise building downtown. Located at 9th and Los Angeles streets, today the building is known as The New Mart Building.
Melody Lane of Wilshire was part of a popular chain of restaurants in the mid-20th century. Located at 5351 Wilshire (at Detroit Avenue), this particular cafe served the office workers and shoppers in the famous Miracle Mile.
Melody Lane Cafe superimposed upon its location today
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