Aon Center

Aon Center is a modern office tower in Downtown Los Angeles with a rectangular silhouette clad in bronze and accented with white trim. The structure rises 262 meters across 62 floors above ground, with additional basement levels housing the building's infrastructure and services.

Construction began in 1970 and was completed in 1973, when it held the title of tallest building west of the Mississippi River for nearly a decade. This achievement marked a significant moment in Los Angeles's development as a modern metropolis.

During the 1984 Summer Olympics, the building displayed the Olympic logo on its north and south facades as First Interstate Bank sponsored the event.

The building features 30 elevators for efficient vertical movement between its many floors. As an office tower, access is generally during business hours and typically requires business purposes or prior arrangement.

A major fire in 1988 prompted Los Angeles to establish stricter building codes requiring sprinkler systems in all high-rises. This disaster became a turning point for safety standards in the city's skyline.

Location: California

Inception: 1973

Architects: Charles Luckman

Official opening: 1973

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 62

Floors below the ground: 5

Elevators: 30

Height: 262 m

Address: 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

GPS coordinates: 34.04917,-118.25694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21