Richard D. King (architect)

This article is about the American architect. For other Richard Kings, see Richard King.
Richard Douglas King
Born(1879-12-31)December 31, 1879
Jackson, Tennessee
DiedJuly 31, 1945(1945-07-31) (aged 65)
Los Angeles County, California
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsHollywood Professional
Villa Riviera
Redwine Building
Hollywood Professional Building
Villa Riviera

Richard Douglas King (1879–1945) was an American architect known for his work in southern California.

Biography

Richard King was born on December 31, 1879 in Jackson, Tennessee, where he would later become a prolific yet not-well-known architect. In 1911, he moved to and began working in Los Angeles, where he would continue until his death on July 31, 1945.[1][2]

Career

King's notable works in southern California include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Westminster Place Historic District" (PDF). United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. March 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Michelson, Alan. "Richard Douglas King (Architect)". University of Washington Pacific Coast Architecture Database. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Historical Cultural Monuments List" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form - Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
  5. ^ "Villa Riviera". Government of Long Beach. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "California SP Villa Riviera". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. June 17, 1996.
  7. ^ "Redwine Building". Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Retrieved November 14, 2024.