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Signs of America: Johnie’s Coffee Shop

Johnie’s Coffee Shop is a remarkable piece of architectural history. Established in 1956, this iconic coffee shop has become a cultural emblem and a symbol of a specific period in American architectural design. The shop is a quintessential example of the “googie” architectural style, which originated in Southern California and was particularly popular during the …

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From Retro Futurism to Cultural Monument: The LAX Theme Building

The LAX Theme Building, an iconic structure in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has undergone a remarkable transformation from a symbol of retro futurism to a cultural icon, eventually gaining the status of a Historic-Cultural Monument. With its distinctive spaceship-like appearance, the Theme Building has been an integral part of LAX since its construction …

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