S. Charles Lee Papers, 1919-1962

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Description

Drawings, renderings, blueprints, photographs, and surveys relating to the professional career of architect S. Charles Lee. Most of the collection reflects his work as a developer and the most prolific architect of art deco movie palaces in Los Angeles., S. Charles Lee was born in Chicago on September 5, 1899; graduated, Technical College, Chicago, 1918; senior architect, South Park Board, City of Chicago, 1918; U.S. Navy, 1918-20; graduated, Armour Institute of Technology, Art Institute of Chicago, 1921; moved to Los Angeles, 1921; opened architectural office, Los Angeles, 1922; designed and built Tower Theatre (1927), Fox Wilshire Theatre and Los Angeles Theatre (1929), Max Factor buildings, Hollywood (1931-35), Fox Florence Theatre (1931), Municipal Light, Water and Power Buildings, Los Angeles (1934-35), Bruin Theatre (1937), Tower Bowl, San Diego (1940), and built several theaters in Mexico City (1942); honored by Royal Institute of British Architects at International Exhibit of Contemporary Architects, London, 1934; began partnership with Sam Hayden, 1948; began development of Los Angeles International Airport Industrial District, 1948; established S. Charles Lee Foundation, 1962; named Vice Consul to Beverly Hills! by President of Panama, 1963; established S. Charles Lee Chair, UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning, 1986; died in 1990.

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Chino Theatre, foyer, etched glass panels
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Chino Theatre, foyer, etched glass panels, Chino Theatre (Chino, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T07:39:51.983Z
Chino Theatre, foyer on opening night
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Chino Theatre, foyer on opening night, Chino Theatre (Chino, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T07:38:25.165Z
Chino Theatre, projectionist in the projection booth
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Chino Theatre, projectionist in the projection booth, Chino Theatre (Chino, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T07:42:39.796Z
Chino Theatre, rendering, day
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Chino Theatre, rendering, day, Chino Theatre (Chino, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T07:29:25.253Z
Chino Theatre, rendering, night
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Chino Theatre, rendering, night, Chino Theatre (Chino, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T07:31:35.054Z
Cinema Theatre, Los Angeles, street elevation
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Cinema Theatre, Los Angeles, street elevation
Created Date
2013-03-28T02:51:49.085Z
Cinema Theatre, Los Angeles, street view from back
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Cinema Theatre, Los Angeles, street view from back
Created Date
2013-03-28T02:49:37.526Z
Cohen House, Los Angeles, entry
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Cohen House, Los Angeles, entry
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:41:42.406Z
Cohen House, Los Angeles, street view
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Cohen House, Los Angeles, street view
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:41:56.558Z
Crenshaw Theatre, photograph of rendering
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Crenshaw Theatre, photograph of rendering
Created Date
2013-03-28T02:54:05.508Z
Cummings House, exterior
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Cummings House, exterior
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:42:11.488Z
Cummings House, exterior view
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Cummings House, exterior view
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:42:25.818Z
De Anza Theatre, auditorium
Title
De Anza Theatre, auditorium, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T03:02:30.664Z
De Anza Theatre, façade
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De Anza Theatre, façade, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T03:04:40.261Z
De Anza Theatre, façade and marquee
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De Anza Theatre, façade and marquee, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T02:56:18.62Z
De Anza Theatre, foyer
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De Anza Theatre, foyer, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T03:00:11.389Z
De Anza Theatre, lounge
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De Anza Theatre, lounge, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-28T03:07:00.597Z
De Anza Theatre, photograph of rendering
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De Anza Theatre, photograph of rendering, De Anza Theatre (Riverside, Calif.)
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:42:40.52Z
De Mille store, Los Angeles, photograph of rendering
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De Mille store, Los Angeles, photograph of rendering
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:43:09.426Z
De Mille store, Los Angeles, street elevation
Title
De Mille store, Los Angeles, street elevation
Created Date
2013-03-29T01:42:54.806Z

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