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LA Landmarks for the Small Set

Whether it’s LEGOs, K’Nex, Lincoln Logs, or just plain old wood blocks, kids love to build and create. Here in Los Angeles we’ve got some amazing examples of architecture that will inspire you’re little Lautner or growing Geary. These buildings are impressive, cool, and anything but boring – and most are in unexpected places and totally touchable.  So take your tot on a structural and instructional tour of the city that will get their wheels turning – then go home and see what you can create!

United Oil Company

Space age design meets modern demand for gas. The futuristic angles of this 76 gas station are meant to mimic the twist and turns of Los Angeles' freeway system. Pop in for some gas, grab a snack from the circular food mart, and take in the splendor of this Jetson-esque building.

United Oil Company
4700 Slauson Ave.
Los Angeles

Did we miss any super cool, kid-spirational spots?  We’d love to know your favorite architecture in LA.

-Christina Fiedler

Photo Credits: George via Creative Commons, Stu Spivack via flickr, Robert H. via yelp, Paul L. via yelp,  Joseph A. via yelp, Jorge Bueno via flickr, W.L. via yelp, Mike D. via yelp, Noa B. via yelp,  Andy Kennelly via Google+