LAX Encounter Restaurant
Formerly the Theme Building
Los Angeles, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Do you remember the space age buildings of a few decades ago, back when
the space program captured the attention of millions and optimism was
at an all time high? Well, like everything else these days, times have
changed and most of the great buildings from the 50's and 60's have disappeared
off the roadside landscape.
The Theme Building was built in 1961 and designed by the well known firm Pereira and Luckman. This mid-century structure is an eye-catcher for those that arrive and depart the Los Angeles International Airport or LAX.
UPDATE 04/14 : The Encounter Restaurant portion of the building closed in December 2013 due to slowing business. 04-14
Imagine attending a conference at a space port. Something out of an old
Jetsons script? No. Still found in Anaheim, California is the Anaheim
Convention Center with it's space age look paying tribute to the Disneyland
Tomorrowland that once was. Nearby is the Westcoast Anaheim parking port looking like it's about to blast off.
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Anaheim Convention Center sports a space-age looking structure,
a cross between a Martian hat and a War of the Worlds imaginary visitor.
Anaheim Convention Center Marquee
Anaheim, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The marquee outside also looks like some sort of space teleport. This
type of space age architecture is now becoming increasingly rare.
