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Frank Delos Wolfe (September 29, 1862–August 19, 1926) was an American architect who played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of now-historic neighborhoods in the Santa Clara Valley. He also designed schools, hospital, and apartments.
Early life
Frank Wolfe was born on September 29, 1862 in Green Springs, Sandusky, Ohio. In 1888 he moved to San Jose, California.
Career
In 1892 he began work as an architect. He worked with architect Joseph O. McKee where he met Charles McKenzie. Wolfe partnered with McKenzie from 1899 to 1910 and created the architectural firm "Wolfe and McKenzie." Together they designed hundreds of buildings. Wolfe and McKenzie worked on houses in Naglee Park beginning in 1902 and then Hanchett Park beginning in 1907. Frank's son Carl joined him as an associate in 1912.
Under the Wolfe & Wolfe partnership Wolfe designed several California Prairie style homes. He introduced Prairie-style homes to the Santa Clara Valley. Wolfe designed houses of Palm Haven in Willow Glen.
In 1917, Wolfe became partners with his son and the architect William Ernest Higgins from Santa Clara to establish the firm Wolfe & Higgins, which operated from 1917-1931.
Death
Wolfe died of cancer at Lane hospital in San Francisco on August 19, 1926. Following Wolfe's death in 1926, his son Carl took over the partnership.
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Santa Clara County, California
References
External links
Cottages, Flats, Buildings, and Bungalows: 102 Designs from Wolfe & McKenzie
Frank Delos Wolfe California Prairie Architecture
Wolfe & Higgins Master Architects of the Spanish Revival
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Frank Delos Wolfe
- Frank Wolfe
- Miller-Melone Ranch
- Palm Haven, San Jose
- San Jose, California
- Willard Griffin House and Carriage House
- Milpitas Grammar School
- Graceada Park
- Nero Wolfe
- Shasta Hanchett Park, San Jose
