One of Los Angeles's first murals once vibrantly depicted the dangers of United States imperialism.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

A visionary, futuristic sculpture in Los Angeles that never met its extraterrestrial potential.

A 50-foot tile mural mosaic for the 100-year anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

The beautiful 1920 Pantages Theatre remains hidden just underneath the LA Downtown Jewelry Exchange.

A faux European lane smack dab in downtown L.A.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

A beautiful memorial tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman whose kindness shaped a burgeoning city.

The legendary building that needed ghostly approval before being built.

Once a purveyor of Santeria supplies, religious products , and household sundries, now closed.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Hidden in one of the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, this museum features an 1895 stagecoach and peers into California’s gold-lined history.

A relief that wraps around the concourse of Los Angeles's World Trade Center marks one of the city's failed urban design plans.

The space-age building is home to one of the few remaining rotating restaurants in America, and the only one that inspired a 1980s sitcom.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

A look into the Church of Scientology's deeply unfavorable view of psychiatry.

A few iconic structures are all that remain of America’s first outdoor shopping mall.

The decor of this Hollywood movie palace just barely predated the opening of King Tut's tomb.

This star-studded Old Hollywood restaurant is where fettuccine Alfredo made its United States debut.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.