An architectural gem since 1893. "It's a testament to the futuristic vision of architect George Wyman that this 1893 building was chosen as a set for Blade Runner, a sci-fi film made in 1982 but set in 2019. The bones still hold up. (And the Jack Nicholson films Chinatown and Wolf also set scenes here.) The outside of the building may not be as ornate as others in LA's historic core, but inside, the multi-story open lobby capped by skylights, wrought-iron stairwells and open-cage elevators stand out to make it one of the city's most unique buildings. Looky-loos are free, but visitors not on business in one of its offices may not ride the elevators."

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