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Mar 6, 2003 · About three years ago, both Becket granddaughters moved back to Los Angeles after years away.
Jul 1, 2015 · A native of Seattle, Becket came to Los Angeles in 1933 and quickly gained notoriety when he and his partners designed the Streamline Moderne Pan-Pacific Auditorium. Much of the building, in L.A.’s Fairfax District, was destroyed by fire in 1989.
Oct 2, 2023 · In recognition of Welton David Becket, the Los Angeles Conservancy offered a tour of Becket buildings in 2003. The accompanying brochure noted: “Becket and his firm were responsible for a stunning array of iconic modern structures that literally defined post-war Los Angeles as the City of Tomorrow.”
Jan 23, 2020 · Welton Becket Buildings Make Headlines, Frieze L.A. Announces Programming, and More News in Los Angeles. Here’s what you need to know. By Jessica Ritz. January 23, 2020. Photo: Jessica...
Welton David Becket (August 8, 1902 – January 16, 1969) was an American modern architect who designed many buildings in Los Angeles, California. Biography. Becket was born in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the University of Washington program in Architecture in 1927 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.Arch.). [1]
The end of World War II brought most urban centers, including Los Angeles, into a housing crisis. Vets were coming home and were ready to settle down with their families.
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The Mark Taper Forum opened in 1967 as part of the Los Angeles Music Center, the West Coast equivalent of Lincoln Center, designed by Los Angeles architect Welton Becket and Associates. Peter Kiewit and Sons (now Kiewit Corporation) was the builder. [ 1 ] The dedication took place on April 9, 1967, at an event attended by Governor Ronald Reagan ...
