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Bradbury Building

304 S Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 626-1893
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4.5 star rating based on 7 reviews

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M-F 9a-6p Sa-Su 9a-5p  
Status: Closes in 41 minutes (Call business to confirm holiday hours)  
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Bradbury building is the most impressive Victorian building remaining in L.A. Determined to build a lasting monument as his final real estate development, millionaire Lewis Bradbury rejected conventional designs and urged draftsman George Wyman to give the building a more futuristic twist. Wyman initially turned down the offer as unprofessional, but was supposedly persuaded to change his mind... more
Posted by wcities on August 10, 2008

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Its a testament to the futuristic vision of architect George Wyman that this 1893 building was chosen as a set for Blade Runner, a sci-fi film made in 1982 but set in 2019. And the Jack Nicholson films Chinatown and Wolf also set scenes here. The bones still hold up. The outside of the building may not be as ornate as others in LAs historic core, but inside, the multi-story open lobby capped by... more
Posted by lacom on April 01, 2007

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Seemingly otherworldly light filters into this architectural fantasy, one of the world's great interiors.
Posted by Citysearch on January 11, 2007

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Only the ground level of the Bradbury is open to visitors. Sneak upstairs and you're in for a rude awakening: The offices house LAPD Internal Affairs Department, and its members do not appreciate the nosey.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The closest lot is on Spring Street and 3rd Street.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Wyman's futuristic confection served as a set in the 1982 cult classic "Blade Runner." In addition, the sketches that caught Bradbury's eye were interpretations of 20th-century buildings described in Edward Bellamy's best-selling novel, "Looking Backward" (1887).
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Seemingly otherworldly light filters into this architectural fantasy, one of the world's great interiors.

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The Background Lewis Bradbury, mining millionaire and one of L.A.'s earliest developers, wanted his final office building to be the best. Legend has it he was charmed by the futuristic sketches of draftsman George Wyman and hired the kid instead of his boss, Sumner Hunt. Wyman panicked, but when a Ouija board brought him encouragement from his deceased brother, he took the... more
Posted by Kim Cooper on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 03, 2006)

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Stunning! by Martin H. at InsiderPages

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Having seen the Bradbury Building in the film Blade Runner, I have been to LA (from England!) twice and on both occasions have visited it, You can go in, but only on the street level floor, but an atrium interior allows you to see all the wonderful wrought iron stairways, balconies and elevator shafts

It really is a stunning building and a must see location for me!
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 18, 2007)

Noir Los Angeles by Rodney F. at InsiderPages

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This building harkens back to LA's noir era and is even immortalized in a novel of that period and films about it. While you can't tour through, you are allowed to check out the historic architecture from the ground floor. The striking design elements include the grille work and translucent ceiling.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 17, 2005)

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Breath taking architecture and Detail. this is the place to go and photograph if you love retro buildings. Beautifully kept and absolutely stunning to look at. Spend the day touring LA. Just behind and to the right of the building is a tribute to Grandma Mason an African-American woman pioneer. Grand Central Market is close by, so stop by and shop for fresh fruit and teas or stay for lunch.
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Posted by izelmorena on April 21, 2009, (Edited February 20, 2003)
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