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Around Downtown : Best of the Rest

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1. Angelus Temple

Founded by a popular preacher with a flair for theatrics, this 1923 domed building was once the headquarters of the Foursquare Gospel Church.
2. The Wiltern

This live concert venue is encased by the lovely 1931 Art Deco Pelissier Building.
3. Bullocks Wilshire Building

One of the earliest Art Deco structures in the country, this beautiful building now houses the Southwestern University School of Law.
4. Shrine Auditorium

This 1926 Moorish-style theater seats up to 6,700 and was once the largest in the United States.
5. University of Southern California (USC)

Built in 1880, the oldest private university in Western US counts George Lucas in its alumni.
6. William Andrews Clark Memorial Library

This 1926 building has a rare collection of English books only available to scholars, and an oak-paneled music room.
7. El Mercado

This indoor marketplace offers a peek into Mexican-American culture. Stop for an authentic meal or browse colorful stalls.
8. Self-help Graphics & Arts

This nonprofit arts center works chiefly with the Latino community. Visit the Galeria Otra Vez.
9. Mariachi Plaza

Mariachi musicians in black robes gather in this small park, waiting to be hired for the night’s engagements.
10. Brewery Arts Complex

This massive artist colony organizes art walks twice yearly.