I am a long-time admirer of Art Deco. Mom and Dad used to collect, buy and sell antiques, many of which were art deco pieces. I learned to appreciate art deco for it’s graceful curves and stark zig-zags – it is just elegant.
I recently read a book about Long Beach Art Deco, which is a historical look at the city as it was rebuilt after the devastating 1933 earthquake. It was a fascinating account with lots of black and white pictures taken of the disaster and the emerging structures.
If you read our blog, you know that we like to visit the beaches and the harbor in San Pedro. While on a recent trip to the harbor, we toured around looking at the art deco buildings. Some of it is just beautiful, but some of it, sadly, needs more tender loving care.
One fabulous example of an art deco structure that does get TLC is the Warner Grand Theater on 6th Avenue. This building is a time tunnel to the 1930s and 1940s. I think could stand here and absorb all the wonderful details for hours. Click on the picture to enlarge.
