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Capitol Records Tower, Los Angeles, California

 
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MadSuh's pictureby MadSuh History & Culture travel tip
added on the 20th of January, 2010
The Capital Records Tower is a nice little landmark that was built in 1956. This is a nice landmark of Hollywood. Of course this is really just something to see while you are in Hollywood or on the way to the Hollywood sign. It really looks like a stack of vinyl records.

Address:
1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

How to get there:
Drive up the 101 Freeway North towards Hollywood. The Capital Records Tower is located at 1750 N. Vine St / Yucca St., between Franklin Ave. / Hollywo

 
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