The Bonaventure Shopping Gallery was one of the largest shopping galleries located within a hotel in the United States. The Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel (now the Westin Bonaventure) was constructed between 1974 and 1976 and was originally owned by investors from the Mitsubishi Corporation and the architectural firm of John Portman & Associates. The 33-story hotel has four different elevator banks, and I can personally attest, is a very confusing building. The elevators are color and symbol-coded to try to ease in navigation.
The shopping gallery within the hotel was originally 75,000 sq. feet and stretched from the first-sixth floors of the hotel. In 1980, the mall area was renovated and doubled in size. With a retail area of 150,000 square feet, 50 retail shops and featured five levels of retail shopping within enclosed atrium, the gallery was designed with businesspeople and international travelers (many visiting from Japan) in mind. There were many high-end jewelry stores, clothiers, luggage stores and giftshops.
This list is from an undated telephone guide to the shopping gallery. I believe the list to be from shortly after the renovation, around 1980 or 1981.
ART
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Galeria Cano
Precolumbian art reproductions
Level 5 – Telephone 625-2939
Louis Newman Galleries
Fine art – painting, sculpture and original graphics
Lovel 2 – Telephone 687-3200
Winbell
Western art. crafts and gifts
Level 4 – Telephone 620-1733
BOOKS, CARDS, MAGAZINES
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Elson’s
News, magazines, gifts, etc.
Level 2 – Telephone 620-5732 in hotel dial 75127
Stacey’s Bookstore
Books, books and books
Level 4 – Telephone 687-3208
CHILDREN’S APPAREL
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Bonnie’s Wee Shop
Refreshing, colorful children’s boutique
Level 5 – Telephone 687-3208
GIFTS, FLOWERS, GAMES
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Allegra Design
Showing fine graphics, accessories, and décor
Level 3 – Telephone 680-2458
Bonaventure Florist
Flowers, plants and gift items
Level 2 – Telephone 620-0601
FAO Schwartz
Toys and games
Level 4 – Telephone 680-3210
French Kitchen
Cookware, gifts. gadgets, gourmet foods, wine and cheese, packaged wines & spirits
Level 4 – Telephone 629-5280
Ruggles
Gifts, greetings cards and souvenirs
Level 4 – Telephone 629-4730
Ryowa
Handbags, jewelry, men’s & women’s accessories
Level 4 – Telephone 620-1733
Sea Boutique
Specimen shells, corals, decorator items, gifts, plants, jewelry
Level 4 – Telephone 628-7644
JEWELRY
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August Moon
Antique jewelry, embroidery, porcelain, etc.
Level 3 – Telephone 626-4935
Bonaventure Jewelers
Fine jewelry, watches, distinctive giftware
Level 2 – Telephone 687-3767
Gems One
Opals, jade, fine jewelers, gems and gold
Level 4 – Telephone 624-5111
Miseki Jewelry
Fine jewelry, Japanese cultured pearls, and watches
Level 3 – Telephone 680-0060
Quartz Time Center
Watches, clocks, time pieces, repair
Level 5 – Telephone 629-2867
World of Charms
Charms and Fine Jewelry
Level 4 – Telephone 629-3466
LEATHER, LUGGAGE
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Arto’s Suede and Leather
Suede and leather fashions
Level 3 – Telephone 687-0244
Beckel’s Luggage
Fine luggage and leather accessories
Level 2 – Telephone 620-0851
Western Leather Est.
Finest leather apparel, accessories and moccasins
Level 4 – Telephone 629-8118
MEN’S & WOMEN’S APPAREL
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Arias International Boutique
Men’s and women’s accessories, lingerie and handbags
Level 5 – Telephone 687-4406
C’est Sheri
California fashions for men and women with a European Flair
Level 5 – Telephone 620-0737
Celine
European men’s and and ladies apparel, shoes and accessories
Level 5 – Telephone 687-3175
Kippys
European fashions for men and women
Level 5 – Telephone 485-1735
Personally Yours
Personalizing t-shirts and fashion merchandise
Level 4 – Telephone 629-8118
Super Shirts
T-shirts and accessories with custom designs
Level 4 – Telephone 624-0462
MEN’S APPAREL
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The London Shop
Ye shoppe for men
Level 5 – Telephone 687-8831
Morris Carr
Men’s apparel, sportswear, accessories and shoes
Level 3 – Telephone 628-7138
RESTAURANTS, COCKTAILS
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Bagel Nosh Restaurant
Deli-Food, Salad Bar
Level 4 – Telephone 680-9650 in hotel dial 75501
Carl’s Jr. Restaurant
Fast food/breakfast, lunch and dinner
Level 6 – Telephone 687-3087
Inagiku Restaurant
The finest in Oriental dining
Level 6 – Telephone 614-0820
Natural Feast
Frozen yogurt, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, gourmet vegetarian dishes.
Opening soon
SERVICES
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Art Doty & Associates
Marketing and advertising services
Level 6 – Telephone 622-5011
Avis Rent-a-Car
Rental car service
Level 2 – Telephone 481-2000 Ext. 227
Bonaventure Hair Center
Barber & beauty for men and women
Level 3 – Telephone 624-4247 in hotel dial 75637
Budget Rent-a-Car
Rental car service
Level 2 – Telephone 627-1345 in hotel dial 75623
Copy Print
Photo copy and printing
Level 2 – Telephone 620-6279
Photocenter & Photography
One day film developing, cameras and services
Level 2 – Telephone 687-3173 in hotel dial 74383
SPORTS SHOP
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Arias (Sport Shop)
Tennis and golf apparel and equipment
Level 5 – Telephone 687-4406
TRAVEL & TOURS
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City Lights
Theatre tickets – limo service
Level 4 – Telephone 680-9876
Jalpak
Japanese tour service
Level 1 – Telephone 620-0251 or 620-0246 in hotel dial 71308 or 74494
Travel Guild
Full service travel agency
Level 4 – Telephone 624-1041
WOMEN’S APPAREL
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Hino
Custom knit casual and formal ear alterations
Level 5 – Telephone 613-0438
Lady Grace Fashions
Fine apparel and accessories for women
Level 5 – Telephone 687-3319
Saltoh Fur & Gifts
Finest Canadian furs, fine bags and gifts
Level 6 – Telephone 613-1662