William C. Crowell (1871–1951) was an American architect and builder.
Buildings which he designed or built include:
- Scottish Rite Cathedral (Pasadena, California), built in 1925
- Kindel Building, 1095 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California, built in 1928, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- The Atheneum and many other buildings on the Caltech campus
- Huntington Library
Crowell was born in 1871 near Argyle, Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied architecture in Seattle, Washington.
Career
In 1894, Crowell became a carpenter in Pasadena, California.
Crowell opened and ran the William C. Crowell Company in Pasadena, California, from 1897 to 1939, at which date he turned operation over to one of his sons.
Personal life
Crowell married Iva Grace Dickerson of Nova Scotia in 1899, and they had eight children.
In 1931, Crowell built his French Period Revival home in San Marino, California.It was designed by architect Thomas Mulvin.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Home - the Athenaeum".
- ^ "Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981" (PDF). (includes short bio and index of works). Online Archive of California.
- "Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- "Exploring the Crowell Legacy in San Marino - Builder Thomas Crowell left a lasting legacy in San Marino and surrounding areas". patch.com. May 7, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
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