City Hall
is really Los Angeles City Hall, California
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The white tower at the heart of the game's Downtown, visible from almost anywhere on the map and the seat of the city's politics in Cole Phelps's story.
The real place
Los Angeles City Hall was completed in 1928 and, at 138 metres, was the tallest building in the city until the 1960s. In 1947 it really did dominate the skyline the way it does in the game.
Visiting
The observation deck near the top is free to visit on weekdays; bring photo ID for the security check. The lawn and steps on Spring Street are the best spot for a photo.
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