The Bradbury Building

One of the best historic attractions in Los Angeles is the Bradbury Building. Architecturally significant, the Bradbury Building is located in the heart of Los Angeles, California. The five-story office building, which was constructed in 1893, is best renowned for its remarkable skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs, and elevators, as well as their decorative ironwork. Lewis L. Bradbury, a billionaire Los Angeles gold miner, commissioned Sumner Hunt to create the structure, which was then built by draftsman George Wyman. It has been the setting for several film and television shoots, music videos, and fictional works.

One of only four office buildings in Los Angeles to get this accolade, the structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was given the designation of National Historic Landmark in 1977. It is the oldest landmarked structure in the city and was also given that designation by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

The structure is a well-liked tourist destination. It is open every day, and a government employee who works there provides background information about its history. Only the first landing is open to casual guests. There are also brochures and tours available. The Grand Central Market, the Million Dollar Theater (across the street), and Angels Flight are three additional downtown Los Angeles monuments that are close by (two blocks away). Access is through the three-block-distance Civic Center exit of the Los Angeles MTA Red Line.

Founded: 1893

Location: 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Phone: +1 213-626-1893