Killingsworth, Brady, & Smith Office Building
historic place
In Long Beach, California, the architectural firm of Killingsworth, Brady, & Smith significantly influenced modern design. Edward Killingsworth, Jules Brady, and Waugh Smith established the firm in 1953. Their own office building on Long Beach Boulevard, completed in 1955 with modifications in 1957, showcased their work. This structure exemplifies Killingsworth's Mid-Century Modern, Post-and-Beam principles. It earned an American Institute of Architects Award of Merit in 1956. The firm designed Case Study Houses and contributed to the Cal State Long Beach master plan for over four decades. This building stands as a key example of their lasting architectural legacy in Long Beach.