Gas Company Tower
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| Gas Company Tower | |
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| Location | 555 West 5th Street Los Angeles |
| Status | Complete |
| Constructed | 1988-1991 |
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| Roof | 749 feet (228 meters) |
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| Floor count | 52 |
The Gas Company Tower is a skyscraper in Los Angeles, California. It serves as the headquarters for the Southern California Gas Company, which vacated its previous offices on Eighth and Flower Streets in Los Angeles in 1991.
[edit] References in Popular Media
The elevator shafts and roof area (known as "The Ship" by occupants due to its resemblance to the bow of a ship) were prominently featured in the opening sequences of the film Speed starring Keanu Reeves.
