Eldon Davis | |
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| Born | February 2, 1917 Anacortes, Washington United States |
| Died | April 22, 2011 (aged 94) West Hills, California United States |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Armet & Davis |
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Eldon Carlyle Davis (February 2, 1917 – April 22, 2011) was an American architect, considered largely responsible for the creation of Googie architecture, a form of modern architecture originating in Southern California. Googie architecture is largely influenced by Southern California's car culture and the Space Age of the mid-20th century.[1] Davis was a founding partner of the Armet & Davis architectural firm which championed Googie architecture, including the original Norms Restaurant, a Googie coffee shop designed by Davis.[1] For his work, the Los Angeles Times called Davis, "the father of the California coffee shop."[1]
- ^ a b c Nelson, Valerie J. (26 April 2011). "Eldon Davis dies at 94; architect designed 'Googie' coffee shops". Los Angeles Times.