John Cyril Bennett (June 21, 1891 – May 25, 1957) was a British-born American architect.[1]
John Cyril Bennett | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1891 Hereford, England, U.K. |
| Died | May 25, 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Olivia Cobb |
Early life
editBennett was born in Hereford, England, and moved to Chicago, Illinois at three months of age.[1]
From 1907 to 1910, he attended the University of California, Berkeley.
Career
editAs 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]
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower cited Cyril Bennett's role as head of the war bonds drive in Pasadena during World War II. Under Bennett's leadership, more war bonds were sold there than in any other American city of similar size.[4]
Personal life
editOn April 16, 1913, Bennett married Olivia Cobb, with whom he had two children: Robert and Margaret.[1] In 1955, Bennett became a naturalized U.S. citizen.[1]
Bennett died at his home in Pasadena, California on May 25, 1957. He was interred in the Pasadena Mausoleum.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Cyril Bennett, 65, Dies: Pasadena Civic Leader, Los Angeles Times, May 26, 1957, p. 3
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