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's Artisan's Patio Complex, also known as Artisan Patio, is a historic one-story retail complex located at 6727-6733 W.

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History

's Artisan's Patio Complex was designed by

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, built in 1918, and is the sole surviving courtyard building in the area. In 1984, the

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was added to the

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, with Artisan Patio listed in the district. However, rather than being a

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, the building was listed as a one that did not contribute to the character of the district. In 1989, the building was declared

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#453. As of 2009, the building was owned by Aaron Epstein and rented out to fifteen small-businesses. Notable amongst these is Hollywood Movie Poster, which opened in 1979 and as of 2020 was the oldest

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store in the world located in the same location with the same proprietor.

Architecture and design

Artisan's Patio Complex is U-shaped and features a tiled exterior, arched entry, flat roof, courtyard, fountain, and of overall space.

References

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