Then by the early 1980's the building - although considered a historical landmark, there were no laws to prevent it's demolition. However, come the late 1960's once Sunset Boulevard became known as the center of hippie culture the tower began to lose it's 'magic'.
James Club, The Argyle and now, once again, The Sunset Tower Hotel.Īs an apartment building it was home to several Hollywood's legends such as - Greta Garbo, Clark Gable & Carole Lombard, Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Mae West, John Wayne, Bugsy Siegel, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and many more! Originally The Sunset Tower Apartments, it has also been known as the St. This legendary hotel has been a star magnet from the time it opened it's doors.