John M. Cooper (architect)
American architect
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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]
John M. Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1883 |
| Died | May 27, 1950 (aged 66) |
| Education | Yale University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel Roxie Theatre Wilshire Theatre |
Biography
John Cooper was born in Ohio on July 11, 1883, and died on May 27, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California.[2] He graduated from Yale University.[3]
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[4]
- Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel, Los Angeles, 1929, contributing property in the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District[5]
- Wilshire Theatre, Santa Monica, 1930, Santa Monica Historic Landmark #81[1][6]
- Roxie Theatre, Los Angeles, 1932,[2] Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument #526,[7] contributing property in the Broadway Theater and Commercial District[8]
- Two dormitories, a library, and an administration building at Pepperdine University, Malibu, 1937[9]
- San Bernardino City Hall #3, San Bernardino, 1937–1938, demolished in 1969[10]
Cooper also worked as an engineer on the Panama Canal.[3]
