The Theme Building, that spiderlike 1961 landmark at LAX, has been sleepy for years. But airport officials want to wake it up, maybe with a hotel next door.

Los Angeles International Airport’s iconic Theme Building will house a Bob Hope USO center for military members that’s scheduled to open in spring 2018.

Upon its completion, Bradshaw said, “The Theme Building was the center of attention. Nobody had ever seen anything like it. Since then, it’s become the symbol of Los Angeles.” ...