John M. Cooper (architect) explained
John Montgomery Cooper (1885–1954) was an American architect known for his work in and around Los Angeles, California. The city of Santa Monica considers him "a successful local architect with an accomplished career... [that] did not reach the level of Master Architect."[1]
Biography
John Cooper was born in Ohio on July 11, 1883, and died on May 27, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California.[2]
Career
John Cooper received his certificate to practice architecture in California in 1913.[2] His practice was located in Long Beach.[1]
Cooper's notable works in southern California include:
- Electric Corporation Building, Los Angeles, 1924[3]
- Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel, Los Angeles, 1929, contributing property in the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District[4]
- Wilshire Theatre, Santa Monica, 1930, Santa Monica Historic Landmark #81[1] [5]
- Roxie Theatre, Los Angeles, 1932,[2] Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #526[6]
- Two dormitories, a library, and an administration building at Pepperdine University, Malibu, 1937[7]
- San Bernardino City Hall #3, San Bernardino, 1937–1938, demolished in 1969[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: 1314 Wilshire Boulevard, LC-07LM-005. City of Santa Monica . November 12, 2007 . en-US.
- Web site: John Montgomery Cooper (Architect) . . October 11, 2024 . Alan Michelson . en-US.
- Web site: Historic Resource - Electric Corporation Building 1048 S Santee St. . August 19, 2016 . en-US.
- Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District . . April 4, 1985 . en-US.
- Web site: NuWilshire Theatre. . October 11, 2024 . en-US.
- Web site: Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) List . . April 6, 2024 .
- Web site: Historic District - Pepperdine College Theatre. . January 4, 2012 . en-US.
- Web site: City of San Bernardino, City Hall #3, Carousel, San Bernardino, CA (1937-1938) demolished . . October 11, 2024 . Alan Michelson . en-US.
