200 N. Spring Street
This distinctive building is not only the seat of city government, it's also one of the city's most-recognized symbols which appears on every LAPD officer's badge. It's show unp in the movies and on television, with some of its more famous roles being the Daily Planet on the Superman television series and the location of Joe Friday's office on Dragnet.
When built in 1928, city ordinances limited structures to 13 stories because of earthquake fears. City Hall was granted an exception and remained the tallest building on the Los Angeles skyline until the 1960s, when the restrictions were removed. City Hall underwent seismic rehabilitation and renovation in the early 2000s.
The Los Angeles Conservancy offers guided tours of City Hall once a month. Reservations are required.
Continue south on Main turn left on 1st Street and you'll find one of downtown's national historic districts.
