Higgins Building

The Higgins Building is a 10-story concrete structure at West 2nd and South Main Streets featuring marble walls, brass fittings, and kalamein metal window frames. It contains residential lofts with natural ventilation systems and filtered water supply throughout.

Built in 1910 by copper entrepreneur Thomas Higgins, the building was the tallest concrete structure in Los Angeles at the time. Its construction marked a milestone in the city's high-rise architecture.

The basement became The Edison nightclub in 2007, referencing the original electrical station that once powered early Los Angeles. This space tells the story of the city's industrial growth through its design.

The building is accessible from street level in downtown, and residents enjoy direct access to entertainment venues nearby. Keep in mind it is an occupied residential building with limited public access to interior spaces.

Hidden in the sub-basement is one of the earliest electrical generators of Los Angeles that supported the city's early industry. This concealed technical space is a rare remnant from the city's infrastructure beginnings.

Location: Los Angeles

GPS coordinates: 34.05100,-118.24483

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06