6 LANDMARKS AND MUSEUMS / LOS ANGELES (LAX)
LAX Theme Building
A Space Age flying saucer parked in the middle of LAX. The definitive Googie-era symbol of jet-age Los Angeles; it is a city monument, but the restaurant and observation deck are closed and its future is unsettled.
The facts
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| Where | 201 World Way, center of the LAX terminal loop, Los Angeles (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961 (dedicated) |
| Architect or builder | Pereira & Luckman (initial design by James Langenheim); William Pereira and Charles Luckman |
| Kind | Landmarks and museums |
| Status | closed |
| Visiting | exterior only |
| From El Segundo City Hall | 1.8 miles, straight line |
| Coordinates | 33.9441, -118.4024 |
What the sources say
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- It was dedicated on June 25, 1961, by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
The structure was dedicated on June 25, 1961, by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - The initial design was by James Langenheim of Pereira & Luckman.
The initial design was created by James Langenheim, of Pereira & Luckman
Wikipedia ↗ reported - Los Angeles named its exterior and interior a Historic-Cultural Monument in 1993.
In 1993, the city designated the exterior and interior of the Theme Building as a historic-cultural monument.
Wikipedia ↗ reported - As of mid-2026 its restaurant and observation deck were closed and its future unknown.
The historic landmark's future is unknown.
Los Angeles Magazine ↗ reported
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Nearby on the list
Closest entries, straight line
- LAX SkyLink (Automated People Mover), Los Angeles (LAX) 0.8 mi
- Boeing Satellite Development Center (former Hughes Space and Communications), El Segundo 1.5 mi
- Toyota Sports Performance Center, El Segundo 1.6 mi
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LAX Theme Building. elsegundo.xyz Architecture, checked Nov 3, 2026. https://elsegundo.xyz/architecture/lax-theme-building/
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