Words by James Bartlett ❋ Narration by Bill Kates
Downtown Los Angeles has its share of ghost stories. The backdrop of noir novels and real-life crimes, the city’s Beaux Arts buildings have seen their share of chilling events. This Halloween, we encourage you to see for yourself, by taking an immersive, self-guided walking or driving tour of Haunted Los Angeles.
When you arrive at each stop on the tour, trigger the audio to hear a bit about the eerie history of the location–and about the ghosts that are said to still haunt the hallways to this day.
Note: The tour includes accounts of real-life crimes and may be too scary for kids. If you prefer a text guide, click here.
STOP ONE:
Union Station
800 N Alameda Street
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library
STOP TWO:
Bradbury Building
304 S. Broadway
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
STOP THREE:
Spring Arts Tower
453 S. Spring Street
Photo: Spring Arts Tower
STOP FOUR:
Alexandria Hotel
501 S. Spring Street
Photos: Los Angeles Public Library
STOP FIVE:
Hotel Cecil
640 S. Main Street
STOP SIX:
Stillwell Hotel
838 S. Grand Avenue
Image: 1910 postcard, Pacific Coast Architecture Database
STOP SEVEN:
Ace Hotel
929 S. Broadway
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library
STOP EIGHT:
Fine Arts Building
811 7th Street
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library
STOP NINE:
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library
STOP TEN:
Angels Flight
350 S. Grand Avenue
Photo: Los Angeles Public Library
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