The Theme Building is an iconic Space Age structure at the Los Angeles International Airport. Influenced by "Populuxe" architecture, it is an example of the Mid-century modern design movement later to become known as "Googie". The Airport Theme Building Exterior and Interior was designated as a historic-cultural monument in 1993 by the city.
drive-in restaurant on Mars, surely....
ReplyDeleteAny idea what that building is? I am wondering if it is still standing.
ReplyDelete@ Both: It's the United Airplanes terminal at LAX - Los Angeles. Not sure if its still there - but it SHOULD be! It's iconic.... [lol]
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ReplyDeleteThe Theme Building is an iconic Space Age structure at the Los Angeles International Airport. Influenced by "Populuxe" architecture, it is an example of the Mid-century modern design movement later to become known as "Googie". The Airport Theme Building Exterior and Interior was designated as a historic-cultural monument in 1993 by the city.
That's so crazy, it looks like something from the Jetsons!
ReplyDelete@ Sarah: Well, that's 50's architecture for you - Futuristic!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. I dig it.
ReplyDelete@ Sarah: MUCH more to come from around the world.
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