2nd Street Cigar Lounge is a staple of Downtown Los Angeles and has a rich history. The building was built in 1896. The cigar lounge started as The La Plata Cigar Company, originally located in downtown Los Angeles and founded in 1947. At the time it was a combination of a cigar factory and wholesale/retail cigar store. The La Plata Cigar Company, now 2nd Street Cigar Lounge is still located in Downtown Los Angeles, located at 124 W. 2nd Street.