Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles

Name: Times Mirror Square
Address: 202 W 1st St, Los Angeles, United States
Telephone: +1 800-528-4637

#724 among attractions in Los Angeles

Art Deco architecture, Streamline Moderne architecture, Stripped classical architecture

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Facts and practical information

Times Mirror Square is a complex of buildings on the block bounded by Spring, Broadway, First and Second streets in the Civic Center district of Downtown Los Angeles. It was headquarters of the Los Angeles Times until 2018. It is currently vacant, with plans being proposed regarding how to best utilize the existing buildings and the total ground area of the site. ()

Completed: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 34°3'9"N, 118°14'46"W

Address

202 W 1st StCentral Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)Los Angeles United States

Contact

+1 800-528-4637

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Day trips

Times Mirror Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Skirball Cultural Center, City Hall.

~590 ftNE
Museum
Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
3 min walk • The Children's Museum of Los Angeles is an interactive haven that sparks the imagination and creativity of its young visitors. Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, this family-friendly destination is dedicated to providing children with an immersive...
~1580 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Postmodern architecture
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles
8 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, the Walt Disney Concert Hall stands as a modern marvel in the city's cultural landscape. This iconic music venue, with its striking architecture designed by Frank Gehry, has become an emblem of innovation and excellence in...
~920 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
5 min walk • Nestled in the hills of Los Angeles, the Skirball Cultural Center stands as a vibrant testament to the preservation and exploration of Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals. This multifaceted museum, established in 1996, offers a rich tapestry of culture...
~990 ftNE
1928 landmark with an observation deck
City Hall, Los Angeles
5 min walk • Los Angeles City Hall stands as an enduring symbol of the city's governance and history. Completed in 1928, this iconic building towers over the downtown skyline at 32 stories, reaching a height of 454 feet. It is not only a functioning government hub but also a...
~1530 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles stands as a beacon of modern creativity and innovation in the heart of a city renowned for its cultural diversity and artistic vibrancy. Established in 1979, MOCA was the first museum in Los Angeles dedicated solely...
~770 ftS
Nightlife, Dancing
The Smell, Los Angeles
4 min walk • The Smell is an all-ages, alcohol and drug-free, punk rock and experimental music venue in Downtown Los Angeles, California. The Smell, notable for its DIY ethic, is home to many of the area's avant-garde performers and artists.
~970 ftSW
Landmark site with a Victorian interior
Bradbury Building, Los Angeles
5 min walk • The Bradbury Building is an architectural landmark in downtown Los Angeles, California, United States. Built in 1893, the five-story office building is best known for its extraordinary skylit atrium of access walkways, stairs and elevators, and their ornate ironwork.
~1310 ftSW
Bridge, Scenic railroads, Historical place
Angels Flight, Los Angeles
7 min walk • Angels Flight is a landmark and historic 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California.
~1060 ftN
Park
Grand Park, Los Angeles
6 min walk • Grand Park is a 12-acre park located in the civic center of Los Angeles, California. First developed in 1966 as the 'Civic Center Mall' with plazas, fountains and a Court of Flags,it is now a part of the larger redevelopment known as the Grand Avenue Project, with its first phase having opened in July 2012.
~1650 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
The Broad, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who financed the $140 million building that houses the Broad art collections.
~870 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Million Dollar Theater, Los Angeles
5 min walk • The Million Dollar Theatre at 307 S. Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles is one of the first movie palaces built in the United States. It opened in 1917 with the premiere of William S. Hart's The Silent Man.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Times Mirror Square?

Nearby attractions include Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Civic Center, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Higgins Building, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Los Angeles Police Department Memorial for Fallen Officers, Los Angeles (4 min walk).

How to get to Times Mirror Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Times Mirror Square:

Bus

Broadway & 1st • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Hill & 1st • Lines: 10, 4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (5 min walk)
Pershing Square • Lines: B, D (9 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (18 min walk)
7th Street/Metro Center • Lines: A, E (20 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (19 min walk)