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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# Title Created Date
1 Helix Theatre, La Mesa, entry doors and marquee, Helix Theatre (La Mesa, Calif.) 2013-03-28T09:01:59.798Z
2 Fox Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, auditorium, balcony, Fox Theatre (Phoenix, Ariz.) 2013-03-28T03:51:53.459Z
3 Puente Theatre, Puente, construction, Puente Theatre (Puente, Calif.) 2013-03-28T11:18:46.52Z
4 Steven's Clothing Store, façade at night 2013-03-29T02:14:54.944Z
5 Municipal Light, Water & Power, Los Angeles, exterior, night, Municipal Light, Water & Power (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-29T02:03:39.553Z
6 Max Factor Building, make-up room, Max Factor Building (Hollywood, Calif.) 2013-03-28T09:46:21.363Z
7 A.J. Franks Mausoleum, Chicago, photograph of rendering, Franks (A.J.) Mausoleum (Chicago, Ill.) 2013-03-28T11:25:54.405Z
8 Haddon Hall Apartments, Los Angeles, exterior view, Haddon Hall Apartments (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-29T01:50:12.409Z
9 Mexico Theatre 1945, photograph of watercolor rendering, foyer, Mexico Theatre (Mexico City, Mexico) 2013-03-29T01:59:05.313Z
10 Picwood Theatre, Los Angeles, rendering, Picwood Theate (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-28T10:21:13.096Z
11 Apartments, street elevation 2013-03-28T11:28:39.498Z
12 Visalia Theatre, Visalia, exterior, Visalia Theatre (Visalia, Calif.) 2013-03-29T02:32:09.941Z
13 Melody Lane Restaurant, Hollywood, lunch counter, Melody Lane Restaurant (Hollywood, Calif.) 2013-03-29T01:56:27.208Z
14 Picwood Theatre, Los Angeles, blueprint floor plan, Picwood Theate (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-29T02:07:44.815Z
15 Bay Theatre, Pacific Palisades, entrance to ladies' lounge, Bay Theatre (Pacific Palisades, Calif.) 2013-03-28T07:02:15.851Z
16 Academy Theatre, Inglewood, ladies' powder room, Academy Theatre (Inglewood, Calif.) 2013-03-28T06:35:22.884Z
17 Goldsmith House, Los Angeles, sun room, Goldsmith House (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-29T01:48:16.745Z
18 Haddon Hall Apartments, Los Angeles, apartment interior, dining room, Haddon Hall Apartments (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2013-03-29T01:48:59.834Z
19 Visalia Theatre, Visalia, exterior, night, Visalia Theatre (Visalia, Calif.) 2013-03-29T02:31:41.086Z
20 Melody Lane Restaurant, Hollywood, interior rendering, bar, Melody Lane Restaurant (Hollywood, Calif.) 2013-03-29T01:56:41.202Z

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