The Factory building in West Hollwood has seen many incarnations over its 86-year history. The three-story building on La Peer Drive once housed a camera company and later served as a cosmetics warehouse.
But it was the building's life as the popular disco Studio One that cemented its legacy in West Hollywood's gay and lesbian community. Opened in 1974, Studio One drew hundreds every night to its dance floor, including celebrities such as Patti LaBelle and Liza Minnelli.
Today, many residents see the Factory as a cultural landmark that helped shape the city's reputation as a gay mecca and should be preserved.