Author and urban archaeologist Chris Nichols has dedicated a large part of his life to preserving and recording LA's colorful post-war architecture. He's known for his special knowledge of all things Googie, the 1950's roadside architecture inspired by the wild optimism of the atomic and space age, and driven by a new car-centered culture. He's the author of several books, including “The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister” and his most recent work, the stunning Taschen volume, “Walt Disney’s Disneyland.” He's known throughout Southern California as the go-to expert on quirky LA history and trivia, through his Ask Chris column in Los Angeles Magazine. Sven and Rich know Chris particularly well as the subject of an early documentary short, "Chris Nichols: The Googieman," focusing on some of the landmarks he helped save, such as Pann's Restaurant and Bob's Big Boy in Toluca Lake. Chris is former chair of the Los Angeles Conservancy's Modern Committee.

Chris's Instagram: @ nixols

Chris's Twitter @ChrisNicholsLA

Chris in Los Angeles Magazine: https://www.lamag.com/author/chris-nichols/

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