The Film Exchange Building was designed by architect, Charles Howard Crane. This seven story structure was built in 1926 to safely store volatile and flammable nitrate films. The interior houses several vaults for film storage. A relief above the front door gives a hint to the buildings previous function. Orange panels placed vertically between windows, serve as the only distraction in its monotonous exterior. This building closed the 1970’s.
There have been renovations at the site for the last five years but no occupants taking up permanent residence.
Reference
A59-1 Archive
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