ELKS LODGE no. 99: Westlake | Multi-Venue Historic Campus
Standing on the northwest corner of MacArthur Park since its magnificent unveiling in 1926, Park Plaza is one of the most cinematically significant landmarks in Los Angeles — a property the film, fashion, and music industries have quietly relied on for nearly a century. Originally constructed as Elks Lodge No. 99, the building is a neo-Gothic monument with an immaculate stone facade adorned with Assyrian friezes and military motifs, designed as a tribute to fallen World War I soldiers. In 1966 the Baur family transformed it into Park Plaza, a spectacular public events venue and a favorite filming location for Hollywood, and through the 1970s and '80s it became a hotspot for LA's arts and music scenes, attracting icons like David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and the Beastie Boys, including the legendary punk nightclub Power Tools. Meticulously restored, the multi-level campus now offers nine distinct event spaces — capable of accommodating intimate seated dinners through 1,000+ guest activations — beneath some of the most photogenic interiors in Los Angeles.
Key Specifications:
Property ID: ELKS LODGE no. 99
Location: Westlake / MacArthur Park
Size: 9 Distinct Event Spaces | Up to 1,150+ Guests
Key Feature: Iconic, Multi-Venue Historic Campus with Magnificent Art Deco Interiors
Layout: A collection of nine distinct spaces, including "The Elks" ballroom with 42' ceilings, "The Grand Ballroom" with restored wood beams, the "Beelman Lounge" cigar room, and the "Park View Deck," an outdoor rooftop with unobstructed DTLA views.
Access: On-site and adjacent parking options are available.
Core Amenities: 1926 Historic Landmark, On-Site Residences for Talent/VIPs, Power Drops & Rigging Points, Blackout Capability, Indoor/Outdoor Flow, Rooftop Deck, Multiple Restored Architectural Showpieces.
Ideal Uses:
Corporate & Brand: A prestigious setting for large-scale brand activations, product launches, keynotes, premieres, and pop-ups that require a story-rich environment with multiple distinct rooms to program a unique guest journey.
Film & Media: A definitive Los Angeles filming location with nearly a century of credits. The combination of a neo-Gothic facade, stunning Art Deco interiors, and rooftop skyline views makes it one of the most versatile and consistently camera-ready properties in the city.