Los Angeles City Hall is an Art Deco hall in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Adventures of Superman (1952), Dragnet (1951) and The War of the Worlds (1953) among other productions. Built in 1928, it was designed by John Parkinson, John C. Austin, and Albert C. Martin, Sr.. It is owned by City of Los Angeles.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-10991 - Appeared in Adventures of Superman (tv, 1952)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-10991 - Appeared in Dragnet (tv, 1951)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-10992, SRC-12551 - Appeared in The War of the Worlds (movie, 1953)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-10993 - Built in 1928
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12229, SRC-12230, SRC-16517, SRC-10990 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-8273 - Designed by John Parkinson, John C. Austin, and Albert C. Martin, Sr.
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-14229, SRC-14400 - Owned by City of Los Angeles (1928–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12230, SRC-14230, SRC-14400 - Designed by John C. Austin, John Parkinson, and Albert C. Martin Sr.
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-14229, SRC-14400 - Built in 1928
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-13206 - Architectural style: Art Deco
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-13206 - Appeared in Gangster Squad (movie, 2013)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12040, SRC-3527 - Appeared in L.A. Confidential (movie, 1997)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12040, SRC-10991 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10990, SRC-12229, SRC-13206
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10990 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_City_Hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10991 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/l/LA-Confidential.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10992 — https://structurae.net/en/structures/los-angeles-city-hall (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10993 — https://www.movie-locations.com/travel/la/travel-downtown-01.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12040 — https://www.livethemovies.com/blog/los-angeles-city-hall (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12229 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/los-angeles-city-hall/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12230 — https://www.travelated.com/usa/california/los-angeles/los-angeles-city-hall-guide-history- (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12551 — Movie-Locations.com — Film Locations in Downtown Los Angeles (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13206 — LA-Future — "Los Angeles City Hall: History, Architecture, and the City's Signature Symbol" (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14229 — PBS SoCal — Lost LA: Los Angeles in Buildings: City Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14230 — Water and Power Associates — Los Angeles City Hall (1928) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14400 — California Office of Historic Preservation — Los Angeles City Hall National Register of Historic Pla (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16517 — https://www.acmartin.com/portfolio/los-angeles-city-hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3527 — The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8273 — City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) List — City Declared Monuments (Tier 1, official-list; 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Adventures of Superman filmed?
Los Angeles City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Adventures of Superman. This property has also appeared on screen in Dragnet, Gangster Squad, L.A. Confidential, The War of the Worlds.
Where was Dragnet filmed?
Los Angeles City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Dragnet. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Gangster Squad, L.A. Confidential, The War of the Worlds.
Where was Gangster Squad filmed?
Los Angeles City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Gangster Squad. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Dragnet, L.A. Confidential, The War of the Worlds.
Where was L.A. Confidential filmed?
Los Angeles City Hall, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for L.A. Confidential. This property has also appeared on screen in Adventures of Superman, Dragnet, Gangster Squad, The War of the Worlds.
Who designed Los Angeles City Hall?
Los Angeles City Hall was designed by John C. Austin, John Parkinson, and Albert C. Martin Sr..
Where is Los Angeles City Hall located?
Los Angeles City Hall is located in Los Angeles, California.