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| Photo courtesy of Marciano Art Foundation |
For architecture geeks and scholars, Los Angeles is a mecca for Modernism. From iconic residences to stunning public buildings, discover Mid-Century masterpieces in LA.
Scottish Rite Masonic Temple
Designed by Millard Sheets and built in 1961, the 110,000 square-foot Scottish Rite Masonic Temple is located on Wilshire Boulevard a few minutes from Koreatown. The Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation bought the building in July 2013 - it was renovated and reopened in 2017 as a contemporary art space. The museum closed in late 2019.
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| Pann's | Photo: Mike Hume, Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool |
Pann’s
George and Rena Panagopoulos ran a pair of cafes before opening Pann’s near LAX in 1958, and son Jim carries on their legacy. Armet and Davis, also of NORM’s diner fame, created an iconic Googie design that includes a peaked roof, faux stone walls, speckled floor, glass fronted patio lined with plants and cacti, red cushioned booths with wood tables, geometric counter with cream colored stools, pyramid-shaped and cylindrical lantern. They still serve a heap of comfort food for breakfast and lunch, and the location is conveniently close to the airport for those fresh off a red eye from the East Coast.
Hanna-Barbera Building (LA Fitness)
For Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers, the name “Hanna-Barbera” brings up childhood memories of Saturday mornings watching beloved cartoons like The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo and The Smurfs. Founded in 1957 by former MGM animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (the creators of Tom and Jerry), the Hanna-Barbera Studio moved into its Mid-Century building at 3400 W. Cahuenga Blvd. in 1963. Designed by architect Arthur Froehlich, the building now houses an LA Fitness location, so Modernism fans can get their Saturday morning workout in the place where cartoon history was created.
George and Rena Panagopoulos ran a pair of cafes before opening Pann’s near LAX in 1958, and son Jim carries on their legacy. Armet and Davis, also of NORM’s diner fame, created an iconic Googie design that includes a peaked roof, faux stone walls, speckled floor, glass fronted patio lined with plants and cacti, red cushioned booths with wood tables, geometric counter with cream colored stools, pyramid-shaped and cylindrical lantern. They still serve a heap of comfort food for breakfast and lunch, and the location is conveniently close to the airport for those fresh off a red eye from the East Coast.
Hanna-Barbera Building (LA Fitness)
For Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers, the name “Hanna-Barbera” brings up childhood memories of Saturday mornings watching beloved cartoons like The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo and The Smurfs. Founded in 1957 by former MGM animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera (the creators of Tom and Jerry), the Hanna-Barbera Studio moved into its Mid-Century building at 3400 W. Cahuenga Blvd. in 1963. Designed by architect Arthur Froehlich, the building now houses an LA Fitness location, so Modernism fans can get their Saturday morning workout in the place where cartoon history was created.
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| Brolly Hut | Instagram by @tigrefino |
Brolly Hut
Brolly Hut is a recently recognized, umbrella-themed eatery designed by Victor Miller. Opened in 1968 as the Bumbershoot Café and thankfully still standing, Brolly Hut is another unique example of L.A.'s disappearing programmatic architecture - the umbrella shaped pavilion shelters quirky original light fixtures and still serves a mean onion ring. The uplifting hand lettered signage is worth a visit alone. Bonus points for being one of Ice Cube’s favorite buildings in Inglewood.
Brolly Hut is a recently recognized, umbrella-themed eatery designed by Victor Miller. Opened in 1968 as the Bumbershoot Café and thankfully still standing, Brolly Hut is another unique example of L.A.'s disappearing programmatic architecture - the umbrella shaped pavilion shelters quirky original light fixtures and still serves a mean onion ring. The uplifting hand lettered signage is worth a visit alone. Bonus points for being one of Ice Cube’s favorite buildings in Inglewood.
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| Photo: Wayfarers Chapel |
Wayfarers Chapel
The exquisite Wayfarers Chapel (aka “The Glass Church”) is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, situated on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Architect Lloyd Wright, son of the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, conceived of Wayfarers Chapel as a “tree chapel,” a natural sanctuary set in the middle of a forest. Lloyd Wright’s design is regarded as one of the foremost examples of Organic Architecture, which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world. A popular wedding venue because of its spectacular design and location, the Wayfarers Chapel was featured prominently on “The O.C.” and appeared in other TV series like “90210.”
The exquisite Wayfarers Chapel (aka “The Glass Church”) is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, situated on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Architect Lloyd Wright, son of the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, conceived of Wayfarers Chapel as a “tree chapel,” a natural sanctuary set in the middle of a forest. Lloyd Wright’s design is regarded as one of the foremost examples of Organic Architecture, which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world. A popular wedding venue because of its spectacular design and location, the Wayfarers Chapel was featured prominently on “The O.C.” and appeared in other TV series like “90210.”
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| Covina Bowl | Instagram by @heydesilu |
Covina Bowl
One of the most “exuberant” and sadly, last remaining Googie bowling alleys in Southern California, this gorgeous, weirdo Tiki/Egyptian inspired A-frame was built in 1956 during the heyday of bowling leagues and cocktail hours. Covina Bowl was designed in 1956 by Powers, Daly, & DeRosa, the architecture firm that was responsible for almost 50 other lavish bowling alleys in California, now mostly destroyed. In 2016, Covina Bowl was nominated for national historic monument status and other protections before closing its doors for good, in March 2017. Support the Friends of Covina Bowl to preserve this piece of unique SoCal history.
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One of the most “exuberant” and sadly, last remaining Googie bowling alleys in Southern California, this gorgeous, weirdo Tiki/Egyptian inspired A-frame was built in 1956 during the heyday of bowling leagues and cocktail hours. Covina Bowl was designed in 1956 by Powers, Daly, & DeRosa, the architecture firm that was responsible for almost 50 other lavish bowling alleys in California, now mostly destroyed. In 2016, Covina Bowl was nominated for national historic monument status and other protections before closing its doors for good, in March 2017. Support the Friends of Covina Bowl to preserve this piece of unique SoCal history.
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