Pacific Exchange

The Pacific Exchange is a neoclassical building with bronze doors and a granite facade located at the corner of Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles. The 12-story structure, standing 177 feet tall, housed the trading operations and administrative offices of the regional exchange.

The building was established through the 1956 merger of the San Francisco Stock and Bond Exchange and the Los Angeles Oil Exchange, and was acquired by the New York Stock Exchange in 2006. This takeover ended its operation as an independent institution and led to its transformation into new commercial uses.

The trading floor was arranged with 64 booths beneath a soaring ceiling decorated with sculptures representing financial principles like equality and precision. This artistic design reflected the importance placed on the space as a center of commerce and trade.

The building underwent a major renovation between 2008 and 2010 to prepare it for new commercial activities. Visitors can see the impressive architecture and well-maintained original details of the interior today, though access may be limited depending on scheduled events.

The building served as a filming location for several well-known movies including The Social Network and The Big Lebowski, and now operates as the ExchangeLA nightclub. Its facade and grand interior spaces remain largely unchanged since those film appearances.

GPS coordinates: 37.79190,-122.40130

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06