J. F. Sebastian’s building
The atrium and ironwork became part of the film’s future Los Angeles. The building itself is a nineteenth-century landmark.
Blade Runner
1982 · Directed by Ridley Scott
Explore the real-world connections to Blade Runner, with each location linked to its own story and evidence.
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These existing site references are not exact scene or camera positions. Access notes and sources remain attached to each location.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working office building. The ground floor and the court are open to visitors in office hours; the upper floors are for tenants.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. See the front from Broadway, opposite the Bradbury. Inside only for its occasional screenings and events.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. Lofts now: see it from the pavement across Broadway from the Bradbury.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. An indoor food hall on the Bradbury’s block, open every day. Each stall keeps its own hours.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: building · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working station, open to all. The old Ticket Concourse is now an event hall, so check before you go; free Metro Art tours are booked online.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working road tunnel. See it from either end, or drive it; take care with traffic.
General reference · Public access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. Open every day, 9.30am to 6pm. Busiest at weekends.
General reference · Restricted access · Coordinate precision: site · Not an exact scene or camera position; not a visitor route. A working studio, open only on the paid Studio Tour (8.30am–3.30pm, about three hours, adults from $79). Stage 48 has Blade Runner exhibits.
The places behind the film.
Bradbury Building ↗
304 S Broadway
Working office building. Respect posted lobby access and do not enter private upper floors.
Union Station ↗
800 N Alameda Street
Check current opening hours and entry rules. Use public visitor areas and respect private spaces.
A screen location
Union Station is documented as a location associated with Blade Runner (1982). The pin identifies the site; individual shots and interior sets can differ.
Ennis House ↗
2607 Glendower Avenue
Private residence. View only from public space; no walk-in entry. Film interiors may include recreated sets.
A screen location
Ennis House is documented as a location associated with Blade Runner (1982). The pin identifies the site; individual shots and interior sets can differ.
Second Street Tunnel ↗
2nd Street between Hill and Figueroa streets
Active road tunnel. Use only designated pedestrian space; never enter traffic or stop a vehicle to recreate a shot.
A screen location
Second Street Tunnel is documented as a location associated with Blade Runner (1982). The pin identifies the site; individual shots and interior sets can differ.
Million Dollar Theater ↗
307 S Broadway
Historic venue. Check the current programme for interior access.
A screen location
Million Dollar Theater is documented as a location associated with Blade Runner (1982). The pin identifies the site; individual shots and interior sets can differ.
The Bradbury Building
304 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
A working office building. The ground floor and the court are open to visitors in office hours; the upper floors are for tenants.
Sebastian’s building
J.F. Sebastian lives in the Bradbury, the building where the film ends.
Production: 304 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: The Bradbury Building (same)
The last fight
The film’s home stretch plays out on South Broadway at Third Street.
Production: 304 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: The Bradbury Building (same)
The Million Dollar Theatre
307 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
See the front from Broadway, opposite the Bradbury. Inside only for its occasional screenings and events.
The marquee
The theatre’s marquee glistens in several shots.
Production: 307 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: The Million Dollar Theatre (same)
The Pan American Building
253 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
Lofts now: see it from the pavement across Broadway from the Bradbury.
The Yukon Hotel
Across from the Bradbury, the building is christened the Yukon Hotel.
Production: 253 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: The Pan American Building (stand-in)
Grand Central Market
317 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles
An indoor food hall on the Bradbury’s block, open every day. Each stall keeps its own hours.
Broadway street scenes
Street scenes were filmed near the market.
Production: 317 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: Grand Central Market (same)
Union Station
800 North Alameda Street, Downtown Los Angeles
A working station, open to all. The old Ticket Concourse is now an event hall, so check before you go; free Metro Art tours are booked online.
The police station
The Ticket Concourse is the police station of the future.
Production: 800 North Alameda Street, Downtown Los Angeles · Depicted: Union Station (stand-in)
The 2nd Street Tunnel
West 2nd Street between Hill and Figueroa streets
A working road tunnel. See it from either end, or drive it; take care with traffic.
The tunnel
The tiled tunnel is one of the film’s Los Angeles locations.
Production: West 2nd Street between Hill and Figueroa streets · Depicted: The 2nd Street Tunnel (same)
Santee Alley
Between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, Fashion District
Open every day, 9.30am to 6pm. Busiest at weekends.
The street chase
The alley was used for street chase scenes.
Production: Between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, Fashion District · Depicted: Santee Alley (same)
Warner Bros. Studios
3400 Warner Boulevard, Burbank
A working studio, open only on the paid Studio Tour (8.30am–3.30pm, about three hours, adults from $79). Stage 48 has Blade Runner exhibits.
A city on a set
An old New York set on the lot was re-dressed as the city of 2019.
Production: 3400 Warner Boulevard, Burbank · Depicted: Warner Bros. Studios (stand-in)
The Ennis House
Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz
A private home. It is not on our map.
Deckard’s home
The Ennis House is the outside of Deckard’s home.
Production: Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz · Depicted: The Ennis House (stand-in)
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Production locations in the source record.
The film’s Wikidata record lists these production locations. Exact filming areas and visitor access have not yet been established here.