What People Are Saying About Bradbury Building
The Editor
Kim Cooper
Citysearch
The Background – Lewis Bradbury, mining millionaire and one of L.A.'s earliest developers, wanted his final office building to be the best. Legend has it he was charmed by the futuristic sketches of draftsman George Wyman and hired the kid instead of his boss, Sumner Hunt. Wyman panicked, but when a Ouija board brought him encouragement from his deceased brother, he took the commission. It would prove to be his only significant building--and an undisputed masterpiece. – – The Appeal – The light inside this 1893 glass-roofed, five-story Italianate block ranks among…
02/21/03
Beautirul
by izelmorena
Breath taking architecture and Detail. this is the place to go and photograph if you love retro buildings. Beautifully kept and absolutely stunning to look at. Spend the day touring LA. Just behind and to the right of the building is a tribute to Grandma Mason an African-American woman pioneer. Grand Central Market is close by, so stop by and shop for fresh fruit and teas or stay for lunch.
- Pros: Historic, Location, architecture
The Details on Bradbury Building
Know Before You Go:
Only the ground level of the Bradbury is open to visitors. Sneak upstairs and you're in for a rude awakening: The offices house LAPD Internal Affairs Department, and its members do not appreciate the nosey.
Parking:
The closest lot is on Spring Street and 3rd Street.
The Extras:
Wyman's futuristic confection served as a set in the 1982 cult classic "Blade Runner." In addition, the sketches that caught Bradbury's eye were interpretations of 20th-century buildings described in Edward Bellamy's best-selling novel, "Looking Backward" (1887).
Parking:
The closest lot is on Spring Street and 3rd Street.
The Extras:
Wyman's futuristic confection served as a set in the 1982 cult classic "Blade Runner." In addition, the sketches that caught Bradbury's eye were interpretations of 20th-century buildings described in Edward Bellamy's best-selling novel, "Looking Backward" (1887).
Know Before You Go:
Only the ground level of the Bradbury is open to visitors. Sneak upstairs and you're in for a rude awakening: The offices house LAPD Internal Affairs Department, and its members do not appreciate the nosey.
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