Gas Company Tower is a tower in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Speed (1994). Built in 1991.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Speed (movie, 1994) — as The 52-story downtown office tower where the opening act takes place — Howard Payne (Dennis Hop
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15395, SRC-15396, SRC-15397 - Built in 1991
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15396, SRC-16710, SRC-17148
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15395 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Speed-1994.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15396 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_Company_Tower (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15397 — https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/kcet-must-see-movies/how-1994s-speed-captured-a-changing-los-angeles (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16710 — https://www.som.com/projects/gas-company-tower/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17148 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/gas-company-tower/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Speed filmed?
Gas Company Tower, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Speed.
Where is Gas Company Tower located?
Gas Company Tower is located in Los Angeles, California.