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Title
Helix Theatre, La Mesa, photograph of rendering
Alternative Title
Helix Theatre (La Mesa, Calif.)
Contributor
Hoffman-Luckhaus
Lee, S. Charles, 1899-1990
Date Created and/or Issued
1947-48
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
S. Charles Lee Papers, 1919-1962
Rights Information
copyrighted
Copyright is owned by the UC Regents.
Description
This concept drawing, probably executed before World War II, uses simple curved forms of Streamline Moderne in the building. A huge sign with a spiral or helix-shaped tower dominates the façade
Type
Image
Subject
Motion picture theaters
Landmarks
Source
S. Charles Lee Papers, 1919-1962

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