The Herbert M. Baruch Corporation (commonly the Baruch Corporation) was one of the largest general contractors in Southern California during the early to mid-20th century. During its existence from 1920 to 1955 the company constructed over 500 buildings including Hollywood Bowl, Beverly Hills City Hall, and other major civic and commercial buildings, many of which are now historic buildings. In 1932 the Baruch Corporation was sued by actress Ann Christy for $100,730 in damages when she was involved in a collision with a ditching machine owned by the company.