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The Dark Knight

Brach's Candy factory

Chicago · United States  ·  Joker blows up Gotham General

The Dark Knight filmed at Brach's Candy factory, Chicago. This old candy factory played Gotham General Hospital before the Joker blew it up; it no longer exists. On screen it's Gotham General Hospital.

Where to go

41.888044, -87.745446

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Dark Knight (2008)
On screen
Gotham General Hospital
In real life
Brach's Candy factory, Chicago
Can you visit?
Closed to visitors
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Dark Knight film at Brach's Candy factory?
At 41.888044, -87.745446 in Chicago. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Brach's Candy factory?
Closed to visitors.
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