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'''Lewis Arthur Smith''' (1869–1958) was an American architect responsible for many theaters in the ] of California, most notably the ], ], ], and ] in ]. '''Lewis Arthur Smith''' (1869–1958) was an American architect who designed many theaters in the ], most notably the ], ], and ] in ], the ] in ], and the ] in ].


==Biography== ==Biography==
Lewis Arthur Smith was born in ] in 1869 to ] parents. He had one sister three years his elder.<ref name=PCAD>{{cite web |title=Lewis Arthur Smith (Architect) |first=Alan |last=Michelson |url=https://pcad.lib.washington.edu/person/863/ |publisher=] ] |accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref> Lewis Arthur Smith was born in ] in 1869 to ] parents. He had one sister three years his elder.<ref name=PCAD>{{cite web |title=Lewis Arthur Smith (Architect) |first=Alan |last=Michelson |url=https://pcad.lib.washington.edu/person/863/ |publisher=] ] |accessdate=December 14, 2024}}</ref>


By 1910, Smith was living in ]. In 1914, he married F. W. Smith, however she died sometime between 1920 and 1930. Smith was living with his sister as of 1930 and died in 1958.<ref name=PCAD/> By 1910, Smith was living in ]. In 1914, he married F. W. Smith, however she died sometime between 1920 and 1930. Smith was living with his sister in 1930 and he died in 1958.<ref name=PCAD/>


==Career== ==Career==
⚫ Smith worked extensively with ] and ] in the 1920s, and designed approximately forty theaters in total. He was a partner with William Pennell in 1920.<ref name=PCAD/>
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⚫ Smith worked extensively with ] and ] in the 1920s, and had designed approximately forty theaters for them in total. He was a partner with ] in 1920.<ref name=PCAD/>


Smith's notable theaters (in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted) include<ref name=PCAD/>: Smith's notable theaters (in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted) include<ref name=PCAD/>:
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* Wilshire Theatre (1921) * Wilshire Theatre (1921)
* Rivoli Theatre (1921-1922) * Rivoli Theatre (1921-1922)
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* Bard's Hollywood Theatre, also known as ] (1923) * Bard's Hollywood Theatre, also known as ] (1923)
* Carmel (or Paris) Theatre, ] (1924, demolished by fire in 1976)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paris Theatre |url=https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/2139 |publisher=] |access-date=December 14, 2024 |first=William |last=Gabel|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Carmel Theatre (1924)
* Bard's Egyptian Theatre, ] (1924-1925) * Bard's Egyptian Theatre, ] (1924-1925)
* Bard's West Adams Theatre (1924-1925) * Bard's West Adams Theatre (1924-1925)
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* Ritz Theatre (1926, demolished 1977)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ritz Theatre (Demolished) |url=https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/ritz-theatre-demolished/ |publisher=] |access-date=December 14, 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fox Ritz Theatre |url=https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1038 |publisher=] |access-date=December 14, 2024 |first=John |last=Chappell|language=en-US}}</ref> * Ritz Theatre (1926, demolished 1977)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ritz Theatre (Demolished) |url=https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/ritz-theatre-demolished/ |publisher=] |access-date=December 14, 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fox Ritz Theatre |url=https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/1038 |publisher=] |access-date=December 14, 2024 |first=John |last=Chappell|language=en-US}}</ref>
* West Coast Redlands Theatre, ] (1927-1928) * West Coast Redlands Theatre, ] (1927-1928)
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* ], ] (1928), ] #86003523<ref>{{cite web |title=Ventura Theatre |url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/86003523 |publisher=] - ] |date=December 29, 1986}}</ref> * ], ] (1928), ] #86003523<ref>{{cite web |title=Ventura Theatre |url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/86003523 |publisher=] - ] |date=December 29, 1986}}</ref>
* West Coast Riverside Theatre, ] (1928-1929) * West Coast Riverside Theatre, ] (1928-1929)
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American architect This article is about the architect. For the polo player, see Lewis A. Smith. For other Lewis Smiths, see Lewis Smith (disambiguation).
Lewis Arthur Smith
Born(1869-02-26)February 26, 1869
Ohio
DiedMarch 13, 1958(1958-03-13) (aged 89)
OccupationArchitect
SpouseF. W. Smith
BuildingsVista Theatre
El Portal Theatre
Rialto Theatre
Ventura Theatre

Lewis Arthur Smith (1869–1958) was an American architect who designed many theaters in the Los Angeles area, most notably the Vista, El Portal, and Highland in Los Angeles, the Rialto in South Pasadena, and the Ventura in Ventura.

Biography

Lewis Arthur Smith was born in Ohio in 1869 to German parents. He had one sister three years his elder.

By 1910, Smith was living in Los Angeles. In 1914, he married F. W. Smith, however she died sometime between 1920 and 1930. Smith was living with his sister in 1930 and he died in 1958.

Career

Smith worked extensively with Bard's and Fox West Coast Theatres in the 1920s, and designed approximately forty theaters in total. He was a partner with William Pennell in 1920.

Smith's notable theaters (in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted) include:

  • T and D Hippodrome Theatre, Taft, California (1917-1918, destroyed by fire in 1950)
  • Casino Theatre (1921)
  • Circle Theatre (1921)
  • Tivoli Theatre (1921)
  • Wilshire Theatre (1921)
  • Rivoli Theatre (1921-1922)
Bard's Hollywood Theatre, also known as Vista Theatre
Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena
El Portal Theatre

Other buildings designed by Smith (all in Los Angeles) include:

West Adams Gardens

See also

References

  1. ^ Michelson, Alan. "Lewis Arthur Smith (Architect)". University of Washington Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  2. Gaines, Seth. "Fox Theatre Taft". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  3. Gabel, William. "Paris Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. "Beverly Theatre (Demolished)". Los Angeles Conservancy. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  5. "Rialto Theatre". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. May 24, 1978.
  6. ^ "Historical-Cultural Monument Application - Villa Elaine" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. January 18, 2000.
  7. Gabel, William. "Granada Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  8. "Ritz Theatre (Demolished)". Los Angeles Conservancy. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  9. Chappell, John. "Fox Ritz Theatre". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  10. "Ventura Theatre". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. December 29, 1986.
  11. "Villa Elaine - Man Ray Residence". City of Los Angeles. 2000.
  12. "Withers Residence". City of Los Angeles. 1997.
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