Bradbury Building
Bradbury Building
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Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles.
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Downtown Los Angeles is a busy metropolis of towering buildings, bustling streets, and industrial warehouses. There is a distinct multiplicity of cultures here with a growing influx of business professionals and hipsters. Many call the evolution of Downtown over recent years gentrification. New lofts, bars, hotels and restaurants are popping up regularly. Downtown is home to some of the very best restaurants in the city leading the LA foodie scene, plus it is the location of cultural and sports venues including the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Staples Center, and the Coliseum at the University of Southern California.
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- Pershing Square • 6 min walk
- East LA Civic Center • 8 min walk
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jackmgibbons
41 contributions
Dec 2019
The iconic Bradbury Building is located in the heart of old downtown Los Angeles, and it is just a quick few-minutes stop on a walking tour. You enter the 1st floor main hallway and lobby, where tourists can proceed only to the stairway landing before the 2nd floor. The building is still occupied for business. This historic building features unique and beautiful interior architecture characterized by ornamental metal work, beautiful brick work, a classic old elevator, and a glass ceiling covering the atrium. Imagine yourself posing on-set of the next film, commercial, or advertisement as you snal a selfie.
Written January 20, 2020
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Chris F
San Francisco, CA1,824 contributions
Feb 2020
We had heard and seen photos of the Bradbury Building on different LA travel blogs and planned a stop to visit first hand. The interior is as amazing as the photos you see online. There was no charge to visit and see the interior of the building from the first floor. There is a security person stationed there who enforces the no professional camera policy.
They have a list of photography rules posted of which states that nothing other than a smart phone is allowed for photography. Other items on the list include no shooting of wedding photography and no on site changing of clothes (can't imagine how that made the list) lol! Sounds kind of crazy. They do allow you to go up to the top of the first flight of starts in the rear of the lobby but no further. Elevators are out of service for use by the public. There is a Subway on site at the front of the building which made the entire area smell like Subway sandwiches. We enjoyed the visit but wish more of the building was open to see, even if it meant a nominal charge.
They have a list of photography rules posted of which states that nothing other than a smart phone is allowed for photography. Other items on the list include no shooting of wedding photography and no on site changing of clothes (can't imagine how that made the list) lol! Sounds kind of crazy. They do allow you to go up to the top of the first flight of starts in the rear of the lobby but no further. Elevators are out of service for use by the public. There is a Subway on site at the front of the building which made the entire area smell like Subway sandwiches. We enjoyed the visit but wish more of the building was open to see, even if it meant a nominal charge.
Written February 9, 2020
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Madrewith3kids
Minneapolis, MN116 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Building opens at 9:00. You’re not permitted to go upstairs but you can view the building from the ground level. It’s definitely a fine display of architecture. I recommend stopping by to take a peek if you’re going to the Grand Central Market, which is across the street.
Written June 10, 2022
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crunch6
Northbrook, IL736 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are a Blade Runner fan, then you have to make sure to come inside this Art Deco building to take pictures with your cell phone only. No professional photographers are allowed without permission.
To enter the building, go to the left door and press the button on your left.
To enter the building, go to the left door and press the button on your left.
Written February 24, 2020
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Gary M
Sydney, Australia275 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
There are certain buildings in every city that are must-see destinations for lovers of history and architecture and the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles is one of them.
The timeless, fantastic Bradbury Building  at Broadway and Third Street is a much-beloved Downtown Los Angeles landmark, most widely known for its significant appearances in movies including the original Blade Runner, (500) Days of Summer, and Marlowe.
*Note, you are not allowed to video in the Bradbury Building.
Written June 24, 2020
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adrienne500
Santa Monica, CA11 contributions
Feb 2020
The Bradbury building was built in 1893. it was finished months after Mr. Bradbury died. The cost was $500,000. It is 5 stories and is used as an office building. Tours are available to the public. The glass elevators and the atrium skylight are very distinctive. Lots of movies and videos have been filmed here. Go see it!
Written February 22, 2020
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Makayla Muscat
Sydney, Australia355 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
A downtown Los Angeles landmark, the Bradbury Building is a must visit for lovers of history and architecture.
Behind its modest, mildly Romanesque exterior lies a magical light-filled Victorian court that rises almost fifty feet with open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings.Â
More than 100 years after its 1893 opening, the building continues to be known for it's significant appearances in films including "Blade Runner", "Marlowe", "D.O.A", and "Lethal Weapon 4".
Photos are welcome, however video is not permitted in the Bradbury Building.
Behind its modest, mildly Romanesque exterior lies a magical light-filled Victorian court that rises almost fifty feet with open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings.Â
More than 100 years after its 1893 opening, the building continues to be known for it's significant appearances in films including "Blade Runner", "Marlowe", "D.O.A", and "Lethal Weapon 4".
Photos are welcome, however video is not permitted in the Bradbury Building.
Written January 26, 2021
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joaniemaria
Eldridge, IA4,705 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
If you like Blade Runner, you must see the Bradbury building. It was still closed when we were there. I looked through the window on the door and took a few photos. I will have to return when it is open. There are some posters in front of the building about Blade Runner and the history of the building. They need to be refurbished as they are in disrepair. Across the street is the Grand Central Market.
Written March 14, 2022
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TPAT75
Oulu, Finland169 contributions
Dec 2019
Unique architecture inside and well worth a visit if you're in downtown. It's free, but you can only climb one set of stairs which is enough to take some cool photos. The rest of the space is in office / private use.
Written January 1, 2020
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joaniemaria
Eldridge, IA4,705 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Cool architecture in historic downtown building. We entered from the north door. We could visit the lobby area only. The midday light made the skylight fabulous. If you like Blade Runner, you must visit this building, which is now an office building. We took many photos with our phones. Cameras are not allowed. It is worth a short visit and is totally free.
Written October 12, 2022
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Are visitors allowed to visit the upper floors? I’d like to take some photos (related to Blade Runner)
flyingsolo79
Phoenix, AZ145 contributions
First floor access only - stairway landing midway to second floor if you are lucky - They are very strict.
soonerlegend
Norman, OK207 contributions
Is there parking near by?
Melissa D
92 contributions
There is a parking lot right across the street that I think has something like a $10 or $12 flat rate. If you are traveling West on 3rd just West of Spring, between Spring and Broadway, the parking lot is right there on the right-hand side. You will be directly across the street from the Bradbury and less than a half block from Grand Central Market if you park there.
svl513
Montreal, Canada
Does it cost money to go inside?
Richard B
Chicago, IL217 contributions
No, the entrance that we went in was right off Broadway and was free. Nearby is the Central Market which is also a must see. The Biltmore hotel with beautiful lobby is also about 4 blocks away. We took a Metro bus to the area.
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