John Cyril Bennett
John Cyril Bennett | |
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Born | Hereford, England, U.K. | June 21, 1891
Died | 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse(s) | Olivia Cobb |
John Cyril Bennett (June 21, 1891 – 1957) was a British-born American architect.[1]
Early life[]
Bennett was born in Hereford, England.[1]
Career[]
As an architech, Bennett designed several buildings in Pasadena, California, including the Pasadena Playhouse,[2] the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Raymond Theatre in Pasadena, California, and the house at 1155 North Hill Avenue.[3]
Personal life[]
On April 16, 1913, Bennett married Olivia Cobb.[1] In 1955, Bennett became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "John Cyril Bennett (Architect)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ "Pasadena Playhouse". Los Angeles Conservancy. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
- ^ O'Connor, Pauline (April 18, 2012). "1920s Italian With Cool Old Details Designed By Cyril Bennett". Curbed LA. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
Categories:
- 1891 births
- 1957 deaths
- People from Hereford
- People from Pasadena, California
- Architects from Los Angeles
- English emigrants to the United States
- 20th-century American architects
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