Bradbury Building

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bradbury-building

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Bradbury Building built?1893
2. What is the location?304 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California, United States
3. What is the commissioned by?Lewis L. Bradbury
4. Why is the Bradbury Building famous?Its beautiful interior with lots of natural light has made it a popular filming spot. Movies like "Blade Runner" were shot there, so many people recognize it from the screen.
5. Who built the Bradbury Building?Lewis L. Bradbury, a wealthy gold‑mining businessman, commissioned the building. Architect George Wyman designed it, creating its distinctive look.

Atrium: A large, open indoor space within a building, often featuring a glass roof or ceiling to allow natural light.
National Historic Landmark: A designation for sites of exceptional national significance in American history and culture.
Victorian Architecture: A style prevalent during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), characterized by elaborate ornamentation, asymmetry, and diverse historical influences.
Cantilevered Staircase: A staircase where the steps project from a wall or structure without visible support from below.