Happy 92nd Birthday Gaylord!...

On April 9th, 1924, the Gaylord opened it's doors to the public for the very first time, so tomorrow we celebrate our 92nd birthday! At the time, as one of Los Angeles' first co-ops, you could have purchased your apartment for $7,000.00!

As reported in the Los Angeles Times on April 9, 1924, 'The Gaylord, the newest apartment-house in Los Angeles and one of the largest and most pretentious in the country, will today open its doors with a formal reception. Two thousand guests, including many notables, have been invited. Tours of inspection will be made from 3:30 p.m. until 10:30 to be followed by a dancing party...'

'Situated in the heart of the fashionable Wilshire district... The ground floor contains an entrance lobby, reception room and fountain room luxuriously finished and furnished. Directly under the lobby in the basement is situated a complete commissary department and storeroom, barber shop, beauty parlor and billiard room and servants' quarters.'

May we continue with our historical legacy for many more years to come!