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Going On a Hunt for Googie
LA Times 05.16.08

052208googie1.jpgWith the Memorial Day weekend coming, the LA Times Travel section had a fun idea if you're looking for something local to do... go on a hunt for "Googie" architecture! For those of you unfamiliar with the term, "Googie" is considered "...a sub-category of Midcentury Modern that is bolder, more exaggerated in forms..." It's the "whimsical, Space Age look (that) grew out of the Midcentury Modern style -- think LAX's flying-saucer-like Theme Building -- and became synonymous with Southern California's fun-loving lifestyle."

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052208googie2.jpg052208googie3.jpgThe LA Times gives a great local round up of classic Googie examples that are still standing today. They range from Pann's Restaurant & Coffee shop in LA, to the Beach-Lin Car wash in Anaheim. There's also a great slideshow here too. Learn more about the history of Googie architecture and see the list LA Times recommends here.
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[ images by Genaro Molina, Carlos Chavez, Lawrence K. Ho, Irfan Khan for LA Times ]

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I'm so happy to see this post. I have been obsessed with Googie architecture for years now. I love to collect photos, and whenever I see it, I have to pull over and snap away! I'm absolutely crazy about it. Thanks for this! :)

posted by tikilicious on May 22nd 2008 at 2:42pm
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The Unocal gas station in Beverly Hills makes me happy every time I see it, even when petrol prices are going through the roof.

posted by Seaside on May 22nd 2008 at 3:08pm
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