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THE LAST BOOKSTORE

Location:  Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Accessibility:  Easy
Built:  1914
This bookstore is the largest used and new book and record store in California and has a layout like no other. That’s because The Last Bookstore resides in a century-old bank building. The building was once the headquarters for Crocker Citizens National Bank, and was designed by Parkinson and Bergstrom.

In the 1920’s, Spring Street was known as “The Wall Street of the West.” But by the 1960’s, most of the banks and other financial structures moved to the other side of Downtown leaving most of the building abandoned.  Then, one day, Josh Spencer had a genius idea. He decided to turn that abandoned bank building into a home for something he loved….books. In 2005, The Last Bookstore opened its doors, and since then, its halls have remained flowing with eager readers and lovers of the unusual.  Today, The Last Bookstore is known for its labyrinth, color-coded section, mysterious vaults, artwork, records, spiral-staircases and an experience you’ll never forget.  So, as The Last Bookstore states: What are you waiting for? We won’t be here forever. 
  • New Episodes
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      • Zzyzx
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      • The Salton Sea Naval Base
      • Desert Christ Park
      • Rubel Castle
      • The Radford Art Walk
      • George Air Force Base
      • The Cal-Earth Institute
      • The Venice Canals
      • Mount Rubidoux
      • Queen Califia's Magical Circle
      • Scary Dairy
      • Fort MacArthur
      • Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch
    • 2020 Episodes >
      • The Lummis Castle
      • The Sky Slide
      • The Galleta Meadows Sculptures
      • Burro Schmidt Tunnel
      • The Global Angel Wings Project
      • The Topanga Time Tunnel
      • Solstice Canyon
      • The Kea Mill
      • Tankland
      • Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village
      • Cabot's Pueblo
    • 2019 Episodes >
      • The Shoemaker Tunnels
      • The Canned Heat Suicide House
      • Angels Flight
      • Echo Mountain
      • Amir's Garden
      • The Amboy Crater
      • Hazel's Volcanic Gardens
      • East Jesus
      • Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark
      • The Mojave Lava Tube
      • The Mosaic Tile House
      • The Krampus Run
    • 2018 Episodes >
      • Devil's Gate Dam
      • Salvation Mountain
      • The Cat House
      • The Sutro Bath Ruins
      • Bring Your Own Big Wheel
      • The Wave Organ
      • The Bay Bridge Troll
      • The Peephole Cinema
      • Nike Missile Site LA-88L
      • The High Tower Elevator
    • 2017 Episodes >
      • The Bridge to Nowhere
      • The Musical Road
      • The Old Los Angeles Zoo
      • The St. Francis Dam
      • Phantasma Gloria
      • The Sunken City
      • Nike Missile Site LA-96C
      • The Prohibition Tunnels
      • Vasquez Rocks
      • Big Horn Mine
      • The 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
    • 2016 Episodes >
      • The Laguna Beach Pirate Tower
      • The Great Wall of Los Angeles
      • Murphy's Ranch
      • The Chemosphere
      • The Los Feliz Murder Mansion
      • The Music Box Steps
      • Bronson Cave
      • The Shakespeare Bridge
      • The S.S. Dominator Shipwreck
      • The Last Bookstore
      • Picnic Table #29
  • Map
  • Contact Us