Walter E. Erkes
Walter E. Erkes | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1884 |
| Died | June 23, 1961 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Architect |
Walter E. Erkes (March 25, 1884 – June 23, 1961) was an American architect who designed buildings in southern California.
Biography
Walter E. Erkes was born on March 25, 1884.[1] He partnered with John Paul Krempel from 1911 to 1933[2] and he died in Los Angeles County on June 23, 1961.[1]
List of works
Erkes notable works include (in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted):
With Krempel
- Agricultural Chemical Works Warehouse (1908)[4]
- Hollywood Theater (1913),[5] NRHP-listed[6]
- American Beet Sugar Company Adobe Housing (1918), Oxnard[7]
- Mechicano Art Center (1922),[8] LAHCM #1234[9]
- Old Town Music Hall (1922), El Segundo[10]
- Turnverein Germania Club (1925–1926), demolished in 1976[11]
- Bank of Italy National Trust and Savings Association Building (1928), Alhambra[12]
- Rowan-Bradley Building (1930), Long Beach[8]
- Eastside Brewing Company Building,[13] LAHCM #388[9]
- German Hospital in Boyle Heights[14]
References
- ^ a b "Walter E. Erkes (Architect)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
- ^ "John Paul Krempel (Architect)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Gebhard, David; Winter, Robert (2003). An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles. Salt Lake City, Utah: Gibbs Smith. p. 114. ISBN 9781586853082. OCLC 1026732253.
- ^ "Agricultural Chemical Works, Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA (1908)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "Early Views of Hollywood (1850 - 1920)". Water and Power Associates. p. 2. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- ^ "Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. April 4, 1985.
- ^ "American Beet Sugar Company, Adobe Housing, Oxnard, CA (1918)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ a b "Historic-Cultural Monument Application for the Mechicano Art Center" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. October 1, 2020.
- ^ a b "Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) List" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. April 6, 2024.
- ^ Pierce, Ron. "Old Town Music Hall". Cinema Treasures. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Turnverein Germania Club, Clubhouse, Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (1925–1926)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "Bank of Italy National Trust and Savings Association, Branch, Alhambra, CA (1928)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "Eastside Brewing Company Brewery, Los Angeles, CA". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ "German Hospital, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved December 10, 2017.