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| Roeder Blocks | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Type | Commercial |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Louis Roeder |
The Roeder Blocks refer to two historically significant commercial buildings in Los Angeles, California, developed by Louis Roeder in the late 19th century. These buildings - Roeder Block I and Roeder Block II - stood in Los Angeles and served as architectural and commercial landmarks in a growing town. Both blocks have since been demolished.
Origins: Roeder’s Carriage and Blacksmith Shop
[edit]Prior to the development of the Roeder Blocks, Louis Roeder owned and operated a blacksmith and carriage shop at 23 S. Spring Street. This location, referenced in historical photos, later evolved into what became known as Roeder Block I.[1]
Roeder Block I
[edit]| Roeder Block I | |
|---|---|
| Location | 23 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA |
| Coordinates | 34°03′11″N 118°14′40″W / 34.052934°N 118.244462°W |
| Original use | Carriage & Blacksmith Shop |
| Later use | Multi-business commercial block |
| Known tenants | Perlaeph Lodge, storefront shops |
| Demolished | Yes |
Roeder Block I was built on the same site as Roeder’s carriage shop. By 1896, the building hosted multiple tenants and was known for its strategic location just below the Nadeau Hotel.[2] It retained its original foundations while receiving architectural updates that made it a distinct presence in the Spring Street corridor.
Roeder Block II
[edit]| Roeder Block II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Built after | Roeder Block I |
| Architectural style | Late 19th-century commercial |
| Notability | More ambitious scale and design |
| Demolished | Yes |
Roeder Block II followed the success of the first and represented a more expansive vision. It retained the functional roots of Block I but incorporated design trends and larger scale that reflected Los Angeles’ booming commercial identity in the late 1800s.
Architectural Significance
[edit]The Roeder Blocks symbolized Louis Roeder’s transition from tradesman to developer. They demonstrate how individual entrepreneurs contributed to the commercial and architectural identity of early Los Angeles.[3]
Legacy
[edit]Although demolished, the Roeder Blocks remain important in the architectural history of Los Angeles. Photographs and archival entries continue to inform research on urban development during the city’s expansion.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ UCLA Library, LA Views Photograph Collection, "Men with carriages in front of Carriage and Buggy shop, Roeder S. Spring St., Los Angeles," accessed May 4, 2025, [1]
- ^ UCLA Library, LA Views Photograph Collection, "Shops along Roeder Block, Spring St., Los Angeles, 1896," accessed May 4, 2025, [2]
- ^ Calisphere, "Exterior View of Louis Roeder Blacksmith and Carriage Shop, Los Angeles, CA, c. 1878," accessed 2025-05-03, [3]
- ^ PCAD, "Roeder, Louis, Blacksmith and Carriage Shop, Los Angeles, CA," accessed 2025-05-03, [4]
Category:Los Angeles Category:19th century in Los Angeles Category:Demolished buildings and structures in California Category:Buildings and structures in Los Angeles Category:History of Los Angeles