Lyman Farwell
Lyman Farwell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 2, 1911 – January 4, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Philip A. Stanton |
| Succeeded by | James Stuart McKnight |
| Constituency | 71st district (1911–1913) 75th district (1913–1915) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1864 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 1933 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rosedale Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Flora A. Howes |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Architect |
Lyman Farwell (December 19, 1864 – November 4, 1933) was an American architect and politician. As the co-founder of the architectural firm Dennis and Farwell, he designed many buildings in Los Angeles County. He also served in the California State Assembly.
Early life
Farwell was born on December 19, 1864, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frank Ball Farwell, a hardware businessman, and Mary Mason. He had one brother.[1][2][3]
Farwell graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1887, and he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1890-1891.[2]
Career
Farwell began his career as a draftsman at McKim, Mead & White in New York City in 1892, then began as an architect in 1894. From 1895 to 1913, Farwell was a partner in Dennis and Farwell, an architectural firm he co-founded with Oliver Perry Dennis.[2]
Farwell served as a member of the California State Assembly twice from 1911 to 1915.[2][3] He also served on the Planning Commission for the City of Los Angeles[2] and he was a director of the Better America Federation.[3]
List of works
Farwell's most notable works were done during his time at Dennis and Farwell. These projects include:
- Kimberly Crest, Redlands, 1897, NRHP #96000328,[4] CHL #1019[5]
- Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, 1902[6]
- Janes House, Los Angeles, 1903, LAHCM #227,[7] contributing property in the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District[8]
- Santa Ana Public Library #1, Santa Ana, 1903[9]
- Hollywood Art Center School, Los Angeles, 1904,[6] LAHCM #1202[7]
- Cline Residence, Los Angeles, 1906, LAHCM #854[6]
- Rollin B. Lane House, Los Angeles, 1909, a near mirror duplicate of Kimberly Crest that later became the Magic Castle, LAHCM #406[7][10]
- James R. Toberman House, Los Angeles, 1909, LAHCM #769[6]
- Iowa Building, Los Angeles, 1910[9]
- Los Angeles Police Department Boyle Heights Station, Los Angeles, 1911-1912[9]
- Occidental College Hall of Letters, Los Angeles[11]
Personal life and death
Farwell married Flora Howes in 1901. The couple gave birth to four children by 1910, three of whom survived to that year. All three were boys.[3]
Farwell died of a heart attack on November 4, 1933.[1][3] His funeral was held at St James' Episcopal Church, and he was buried in the Rosedale Cemetery.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Lyman Farwell". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Finding Aid for the Lyman Farwall papers, circa 1893-circa 1933". Online Archive of California. Retrieved December 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Funeral of Farwell To Be In Home. Episcopal Rites Today for City Planner and Former Assemblyman". The Los Angeles Times. November 7, 1933. p. 32. Retrieved December 29, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "California SP Kimberly Crest". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. February 26, 1996.
- ^ "California Historical Landmark: San Bernardino County". Office of Historic Preservation. California State Parks. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Historic-Cultural Monument Application for the Hollywood Art Center School" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. April 18, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Historical Cultural Monuments List" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ a b c Michelson, Alan. "Oliver Perry Dennis (Architect)". University of Washington Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Vincent, Roger (April 11, 2022). "L.A.'s Magic Castle is getting a new, preservation-minded owner". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ "Committee Report" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. February 14, 2006.