Bradbury Building is a Romanesque Revival building in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Blade Runner (1982) and The Artist (2011). Built in 1893, it was designed by George H. Wyman, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Downtown Properties Holdings (affiliate of Gaw Capital Partners).
Location: 304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0026, SRC-0030, SRC-0028 - Designed by George H. Wyman
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0026, SRC-0027 - Built in 1893
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0026, SRC-0027 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places; California Register of Historical Resources; Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0027, SRC-0026, SRC-0045 - Appeared in Blade Runner (movie, 1982) — as filming location (J.F. Sebastian's apartment)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0029, SRC-0028, SRC-0027 - Appeared in The Artist (movie, 2011)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0027, SRC-3992, SRC-4991, SRC-4992, SRC-8303, SRC-8304 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3992, SRC-0027, SRC-14138, SRC-4991 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance Revival / Romanesque Revival / Chicago School
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13489, SRC-3992, SRC-13554
Ownership history
Current owner — Downtown Properties Holdings (affiliate of Gaw Capital Partners) (since 2003)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0030, SRC-0045, SRC-3992, SRC-13928
Current owner — Downtown Properties Holdings (affiliate of Gaw Capital Partners) (since 2003)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-0030, SRC-0045, SRC-3992, SRC-13928
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0026 — NPS — National Historic Landmark / NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form (Bradbury Building) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0027 — Los Angeles Conservancy — Bradbury Building (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0028 — Discover Los Angeles (LA Tourism & Convention Board) — Blade Runner locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0029 — AFI Catalog — Blade Runner (1982), filming-location note (cites 16 Jun 1982 Variety review) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0030 — The Historic Bradbury Building — official owner/management site (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0045 — Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD), University of Washington — Bradbury Building (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13489 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/71000144.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13554 — SAH Archipedia — Bradbury Building (CA-01-037-0061) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13928 — South China Morning Post — Gaw grabs historic Bradbury Building in the heart of LA (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14138 — KQED – L.A.'s Bradbury Building Still Dazzles Visitors, Filmmakers (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3992 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4635 — Atlas Obscura (Tier 2, travel_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4729 — Movie-Locations.com — Film locations for Blade Runner (1982) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4991 — PBS SoCal (Lost LA) (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4992 — IMDb (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8303 — Movie-Locations.com — The Artist filming locations (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8304 — Silent Locations (John Bengtson) — The Artist Locations Part 4 (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Lobby viewing typically daily ~9am-5pm (Sat-Sun shorter); subject to change
Admission: Free
Frequently asked questions
Where was Blade Runner filmed?
Bradbury Building, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Blade Runner. This property has also appeared on screen in The Artist.
Where was The Artist filmed?
Bradbury Building, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Artist. This property has also appeared on screen in Blade Runner.
Can you visit Bradbury Building?
Yes — Bradbury Building is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Lobby viewing typically daily ~9am-5pm (Sat-Sun shorter); subject to change. Admission: Free.
Who designed Bradbury Building?
Bradbury Building was designed by George H. Wyman.
Where is Bradbury Building located?
Bradbury Building is located in Los Angeles, California.