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William C. Crowell

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William C. Crowell (1871–1951) was an American architect and builder.

Buildings which he designed or built include:

Crowell was born in 1871 near Argyle, Nova Scotia, Canada. He studied architecture in Seattle, Washington.

Career

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In 1894, Crowell became a carpenter in Pasadena, California.[4]

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.[3]

Personal life

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Crowell married Iva Grace Dickerson of Nova Scotia in 1899, and they had eight children.[3]

In 1931, Crowell built his French Period Revival home in San Marino, California.It was designed by architect Thomas Mulvin. [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Home - the Athenaeum".
  3. ^ a b c d "Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981" (PDF). (includes short bio and index of works). Online Archive of California.
  4. ^ "Guide to the William C. Crowell Collection, 1901-1981". oac.cdlib.org. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "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.