1923 story on Bank of Italy building opening

A 1923 “pic­ture story,” so titled pre­sum­ably be­cause of the large art, noted the ad­di­tion of a “new gem to Los Angeles’ ar­chi­tec­tur­al crown.” The his­tor­ic build­ing, which has been in dis­repair for years, may get a new life as a trendy hotel.