Friday, October 10, 2014

Theme Building, LAX, 1961 by Charles Phoenix

The Theme Building rocks my world, always and without fail. Nothing reaches out and says, "Yooou've arriiived" in Los Angeles quite like this iconic, sci-fi styled superstar.
In 1961, it gracefully landed on earth as the centerpiece and crowning touch of the ultra modern jet-age expansion of LAX.  Much more than just an airport accessory, the space age structure houses a non-revolving, but helluva-view restaurant, and up top there's an observation deck with an even better view. Who knew?

The observation deck is open weekends, but uh-oh, the Disney designed restaurant, Encounter, recently closed after fifteen years. I did dine there once, but shocking though it may be, I've never observed on the observation deck. What am I waiting for? Oh well, first time for everything! But, what I wanna know is what's to become of the restaurant space.
Frankly, I'm surprised McDonald's doesn't hijack it, paint the whole structure yellow and give "Golden Arches" a whole new meaning. Imagine our beloved Theme Building as a McDonald's. Stranger things have happened. Just sayin' …
Cheers to the Theme Building and YOU !!! …
Charles Phoenix

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