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Sylvain Schnaittacher

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Sylvain Schnaittacher (1874–1926) was an American architect. He served as director and as president of the American Institute of Architects chapter in San Francisco, and then during 1918–1920 he served as the Western States regional director.[1]

Biography

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Sylvain Schnaittacher was born in San Francisco. He trained in the office of architect A. Page Brown during 1891–1896. He partnered with Frank Van Trees.[1][2]

Among other works, he designed the Paige Motor Car Co. Building (1919–1922), at 1699 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

Works

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Congregation Emanu-El

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Anne Bloomfield (August 3, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Paige Motor Car Co. Building". National Park Service. Retrieved August 2, 2018. With accompanying news clipping from 1918, and three photos from 1924 and 1982
  2. ^ "Sylvain Schnaittacher" (PDF).