Red Men Hall (Los Angeles)
Red Men Hall in Los Angeles refers to a historic building located at 1352-1354 West 24th Street in the University Park neighborhood. It served as a meeting hall for the Improved Order of Red Men, a fraternal organization. The building was designed in the Renaissance Revival style and completed in 1903.
The Improved Order of Red Men is a patriotic American fraternal organization, founded in the 19th century. It claims descent from the Sons of Liberty and uses Native American imagery and symbolism in its rituals and organization.
The Red Men Hall in Los Angeles provided a space for the organization's meetings, social events, and other activities. The building's architecture reflects the fraternal organization's values and prominence during the early 20th century.
The building is recognized as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM #410), designated in 1989. This designation protects the building from significant alterations or demolition and helps preserve its historical and architectural significance.
The Red Men Hall stands as a testament to the fraternal organizations that played a significant role in the social and civic life of Los Angeles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.