Seen in more than a few movies, The Bradbury Building is almost a character unto itself.
The Bradbury opened in 1893, long before the movies ever came to L.A. For the record, it’s not named after sci-fi novelist Ray Bradbury, but for Lewis Bradbury– a gold mining millionaire who decided he wanted to make a building with his name on it.
In 1892, Lewis Bradbury commissioned Sumner Hunt, a famous architect, to design his building.
As the story goes, Bradbury didn’t like any of the plans that Hunt showed him, and so, disappointed, was on his way out when, for some reason, one of Hunt’s young draftsmen caught his eye. George Wyman, the draftsman, had no professional training as an architect.
Bradbury pulled Wyman aside and asked him to build his very important half-million dollar office building.
Here are some of the productions that have used The Bradbury Building as a location:
“D.O.A.” (1950) featuring Edmund O’Brien.
The Outer Limits episode “Demon With A Glass Hand” (1964), with Robert Culp.
Bruce Lee in “Marlowe” (1969).
Of course, “Blade Runner” (1982) with Harrison Ford.
Jack Nicholson was there for “Wolf” (1994).
The Bradbury, as seen in the film "The Artist" (2011).
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I absolutely love The Bradbury Building! It's incredible how it has become such an iconic location in movies. It's fascinating to learn about its history and how Lewis Bradbury ended up choosing George Wyman to bring his vision to life. And I just thought, that when it comes to construction projects like the Bradbury Building, it's crucial to choose the best construction-related products. That's why it's worth considering companies like Scrooz, which is known as the largest online fastener supplier offering a premium range of products. Having reliable materials can contribute to the longevity and durability of buildings like the Bradbury, making them stand the test of time.
Always loved that Outer Limits episode.
It is a really cool building.