Talk: Architects who Built Southern California

When: This event is in the past
May 19 2:00pm – 4:00pm, 2019

Location: Santa Monica Main Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium 601 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401

Antonio Gonzales, a long-time librarian at USC’s Architecture and Fine Arts (AFA) library, will discuss ten architects who shaped the design of Southern California and offer a visual tour of their works. His book, Architects who Built Southern California, will be for sale following the presentation.

The MacArthur, originally the Elks Lodge, was built in 1925. Photo: Hunter Kerhart / LA Conservancy

The architects in the presentation include Albert C. Martin, who designed Grauman’s Million Dollar Theater, and Claud Beelman, who never received a college degree but went on to design the Elks Lodge in Los Angeles now known as The MacArthur. The Gothic Revival building has appeared in a dozen feature films, including “Barton Fink,” Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Stargate” and “Reservoir Dogs.”

The free program is hosted by the Society of Architectural Historians / Southern California Chapter. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and on a first-arrival basis.