Bradbury Building

Overview

The Bradbury Building (1893) is a Victorian commercial building in DTLA whose unremarkable exterior conceals a breathtaking interior — a sky-lit atrium ringed by wrought-iron balconies, ornamental cage lifts, and marble stairs, famous from Blade Runner.

Highlights

• Iron & Light Atrium: Five storeys of open-cage elevators and sunlight flooding through a glazed roof.
• Film History: Featured in Blade Runner, 500 Days of Summer, and The Artist.

Visitor Tips

• Public access to the ground-floor lobby only (weekdays 9–5).
• Duration: 15–20 minutes.