Title Guarantee and Trust Company Building

The Title Guarantee and Trust Company Building is an Art Deco office building in downtown Los Angeles located at 401 West 5th Street. Its vertical lines and geometric patterns exemplify 1930s design, and it has since been converted into residential lofts while preserving its exterior character.

Architects John and Donald Parkinson designed this structure in 1930 on a site that previously held the California Club building near Pershing Square. The building gained national historic recognition when listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

The building appeared in television and film productions, serving as a backdrop for various shows set in Los Angeles. Its striking facade with geometric patterns makes it recognizable to audiences familiar with classic television from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The building is located near Pershing Square and is easily accessible on foot when exploring downtown Los Angeles. Since it has been converted to residential use, interior access is typically not available to visitors, but the facade can be appreciated from the street.

The building served as the headquarters of the fictional Los Angeles Tribune newspaper in the CBS television series Lou Grant during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This role in a popular television show made it recognizable to viewers across the country.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 34.04889,-118.25083

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:42