by JULIO MARTINEZ southeast corner of 5th and Olive in Downtown LA was destined to house performing venues, despite an awkward history of venue names and production agendas. In 1885, pioneer local showman George "Roundhouse" Lehman turned down a number of suggested other locations, instead purchasing the 5th and Olive site with the intent to construct a large theater. Lehman went broke before his plans were reali…
SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:31PM on August 9, 2016