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September 30, 2019

Happy 90th Anniversary, Bullocks Wilshire!

On September 26th, 1929, Bullocks Wilshire opened its doors for the first time. 90 years later, the Southwestern community and a group of special guests joined together to celebrate and re-enact the grand opening of Bullocks Wilshire!


Image - Dean Prager with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles

Members of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles came dressed to impress!  

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The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presented Southwestern Law School with a ceremonial check for the preservation study of Bullocks Wilshire. A huge thank you to the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for their generous donation!

Image - Dean Prager with Jamie Hwang and Joe Torres from the Office of L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson

Jamie Hwang and Joe Torres from the Office of L.A. City Council President Herb J. Wesson, Jr. presented Southwestern with a congratulatory proclamation. 

Image - Local Media at BW's 90th

The local media were invited to help celebrate Bullocks Wilshire's 90th!

Image - Lilly Liu from HFPA with Orly Ravid and Hillary Kane

 Special guests included Lilly Lui from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Image - Dean Prager with Darrell Rooney

Also in attendance was the author of Harlow in Hollywood, Darrell Rooney. 


Image - Southwestern staff members celebrate BW's 90th!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day special! We are so grateful to share this passion and love for our beautiful Bullocks Wilshire building. #GoBison

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