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Theme Building
Historic structure at Los Angeles International Airport, California, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Theme Building is a structure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), considered an architectural example of the Space Age design style. Influenced by "Populuxe" architecture, it is an example of the Mid-century modern design movement later to become known as "Googie".[2] The Airport Theme Building Exterior and Interior was designated as a historic-cultural monument in 1993 by the city.[3]
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Theme Building | |
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![]() The illuminated exterior of the Theme Building at night | |
Location | 201 World Way Westchester, Los Angeles, California United States |
Coordinates | 33°56′38.76″N 118°24′8.64″W |
Built | 1957–1961 |
Architect | Pereira & Luckman Architects, Paul Williams and Welton Becket |
Architectural style(s) | Mid-century modern, Googie |
Governing body | Los Angeles World Airports |
Designated | December 18, 1993[1] |
Reference no. | 570 |
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