John Cyril Bennett
Born(1891-06-21)June 21, 1891
Hereford, England, U.K.
Died1957
OccupationArchitect
SpouseOlivia 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "John Cyril Bennett (Architect)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. "Pasadena Playhouse". Los Angeles Conservancy. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  3. O'Connor, Pauline (April 18, 2012). "1920s Italian With Cool Old Details Designed By Cyril Bennett". Curbed LA. Retrieved July 29, 2018.


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