Homer Laughlin business records, 1909-1997, bulk 1919-1950

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Summary

Creators:
Laughlin, Homer, 1843-1913
Abstract:
The business records of Homer Laughlin and the Laughlin Building in Los Angeles, California.
Extent:
Approximately 350 items in 4 boxes.
Language:
The records are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection provides documentation on the history of the Laughlin Building, the Grand Central Market and Homer Laughlin and his business activities. There is also some material related to Homer Laughlin, Jr., Homer Laughlin, III, and businessman Beach D. Lyon. There are a few items that were used for advertising the Grand Central Market.

Biographical / historical:

Homer Laughlin founded the Homer Laughlin China Company of Ohio in 1873. In 1896, Laughlin sold his business and moved to Los Angeles, California, where he was active in real estate. The Homer Laughlin Building, located at 317 South Broadway, was designed in 1896 by John B. Parkinson and was expanded in 1905 by Harrison Albright. In 1917, the Grand Central Market opened inside the building. Real estate developer Ira Yellin purchased the Homer Laughlin Building in 1984, along with other historic properties including the Million Dollar Theater and the Bradbury Building. In the 1990s, Yellin engaged Brenda Levin to complete a major renovation of the building.

Acquisition information:
The collection was a gift of Adele Yellin, who was the wife of Ira Yellin, November 2016.
Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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