David L. Williams (architect)

David Lochead Williams (November 2, 1866 – September 28, 1937)[1] was an architect in Portland, Oregon.[2]

His father was Warren H. Williams, a leading early architect of Portland. Born in San Francisco in 1866, David Williams moved to Portland with his parents and two siblings in either 1873[3] or 1875.[1]

David Williams "was trained by his father and, when given free reign [sic], as in the Mediterranean mansion of 1912 for lumberman Robert F. Lytle, he produced quite lavish eclectic work in the Beaux Arts tradition."[2] He began working in his father's architectural firm in 1883, upon graduating from high school, and "was engaged in this profession almost continuously"[1] until retiring in 1934 because of illness.[1]

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[4]

Works include:

  1. ^ a b c d "Dave L. Williams, Famed Architect: Portland Mourns Passing of Leading Citizen" (October 2, 1937). The Oregonian, p. 14.
  2. ^ a b c William J. Hawkins (March 10, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Rufus C. Holman House". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. ^ Fitzsimons, Eileen. "Warren H. Williams (1844-1888)". The Oregon Encyclopedia. Portland State University. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ John M. Tess (March 31, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Frank C. Barnes House / Barnes Mansion". National Park Service. and accompanying photos