The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the same name, was significantly damaged by a fire that erupted in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday (Dec. 26).

The historic Los Angeles building featured on the cover of a 1970 album by iconic rock band The Doors was damaged in a fire Thursday, officials said.

In 1970, the Doors released the album Morrison Hotel, named after an establishment in downtown Los Angeles and immortalizing it with the famous cover art. On Thursday (Dec. 26), the iconic four-story building was significantly damaged by a fire.