Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station CA
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Description: The Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station, also known as the Hollyhock House Gas Station, is a historic landmark located in Los Angeles, California. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1928, it is considered one of the earliest examples of Wright's "Mayan Revival" architectural style. The gas station features a distinctive design with concrete block walls, decorative motifs inspired by ancient Mayan architecture, and a copper roof. It was originally built as part of a larger complex that included the Hollyhock House, which is also designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and located nearby in Barnsdall Art Park. The Barnsdall-Rio Grande Gas Station operated as a functioning gas station until the 1940s and has since been restored and preserved as a historic site. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a popular tourist attraction in Los Angeles, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's architectural history and the work of one of America's most renowned architects, Frank Lloyd Wright.