Bob Hope Patriotic Hall

Bob Hope Patriotic Hall is a 10-story building that was dedicated as Patriotic Hall by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors in 1925 and was built to serve veterans of Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, World War I and to support the Grand Army of the Republic. It serves as the home of the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Patriotic hall was rededicated to honor of Bob Hope and renamed "Bob Hope Patriotic Hall" on November 12, 2004. Ruth A. Wong became the Director of Military and Veterans Affairs on July 16, 2013.HistoryPatriotic Hall was built in 1925 and the building opened its doors in 1926 to serve the public. When it was built, the 85000sqft building was the tallest building in the city.DesignThe building was designed by Allied Architects Association using Romanesque features. The lobby was designed with vaulted arch construction and contains murals on the walls.AwardsA certificate of Honor has been awarded for its exceptional merit by the Southern California Chapter of the American Society of Architects. The building was built on land deeded by Civil War veterans.Other notable eventsArianna Huffington hosted a Shadow convention in Patriotic Hall while the Democratic National Convention took place in Staples Center