A.G. Bartlett Building

The A.G. Bartlett Building is a Beaux-Arts skyscraper in the Spring Street Financial District of downtown Los Angeles that rises fourteen stories. The structure features classical architectural elements with ornamental stonework and decorative facade details, and now houses residential loft condominiums and retail spaces.

The structure was completed in 1911 by the Parkinson architectural firm and remained the tallest building in Los Angeles until 1916. Its construction marked a turning point in the city's downtown development during a period of rapid growth.

The building displays the classical proportions of Beaux-Arts design that shaped early twentieth-century Los Angeles architecture. Its grand entrance and ornate facade create an impression of prosperity and commerce that visitors can still sense today when walking through.

The building is located near public transportation and sits within a busy area with restaurants and shops nearby. Its position allows visitors to view the facade from the street and explore the surrounding historic buildings in the district.

The building once served as offices for oil industry magnates including George Franklin Getty and his son J. Paul Getty, who would later assemble one of the world's largest art collections. This connection to the oil business shaped the commercial character of the district during that era.

Location: California

Inception: 1911

Architects: The Parkinsons

Architectural style: Beaux-Arts

Floors above the ground: 14

GPS coordinates: 34.04460,-118.25200

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08