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 recorded source groups · SRC-0026, SRC-0030, SRC-0028 - Designed by George H. Wyman
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0026, SRC-0027 - Built in 1893
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · 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 recorded source groups · SRC-0027, SRC-0026, SRC-0045 - Appeared in Blade Runner (movie, 1982) — as filming location (J.F. Sebastian's apartment)
confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0029, SRC-0028, SRC-0027 - Appeared in The Artist (movie, 2011)
confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-0027, SRC-3992, SRC-4991, SRC-4992, SRC-8303, SRC-8304 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-3992, SRC-0027, SRC-14138, SRC-4991 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance Revival / Romanesque Revival / Chicago School
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Lobby viewing typically daily ~9am-5pm (Sat-Sun shorter); subject to change
Admission: Free
Frequently asked questions
How is Bradbury Building connected to Blade Runner?
Bradbury Building, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to Blade Runner. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Artist.
How is Bradbury Building connected to The Artist?
Bradbury Building, in Los Angeles, California, has a documented connection to The Artist. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.