Guy Oran Koepp
BornMay 19, 1896
Eugene, Oregon, US
Died3 August 1959(1959-08-03) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, US
OccupationArchitect
Spouse
Zahrah Lee
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(m. 1924; died 1960)​
Children7

Guy Oran Koepp (May 19, 1896 – August 3, 1959) was an American architect known for his distinctive designs in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. He played a significant role in shaping the city's character and architecture. Some of his notable works in downtown Carmel include the Coach Building (Goold Building), La Rambla Building, and the old Carmel Dairy (Reardon Building).[1]

Early life

Koepp, was born on May 19, 1896, in Eugene, Oregon. His mother was L.E. Baker.[2] Koepp's journey as an architect began after graduating from the University of Oregon.[3] During World War I, Koepp served in the Aviation Corps at Long Island, New York.[2]

It was announced by Zahrah's parents on January 5, 1925 that on New Year's Eve of 1924, Koepp married Zahrah Lee at the home of her parents in Hollywood, California.[4]

Career

The Reardon Building at the NW Corner Ocean Avenue & Mission Street.

In 1922, Koepp arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California and left an indelible mark on the community through his architectural creations.[5] Some of his notable works include the Carmel Dairy or Reardon Building (1932),[6][7] American Legion Post No. 512 (1928),[8] La Rambla Building (1929),[6] Ethel England House,[5] E.H. Cox House (1930),[5][6] and the Goold Building (1935).[9]

Koepp's Spanish Mission-style designs were characterized by their distinct architectural elements, showcasing a harmonious blend of local influences and modernist principles. His buildings often featured rustic stone facades, expansive windows, and carefully integrated landscaping.[1]

Koepp practiced for 20 years in Carmel before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1942.[3] In 1951, sketches of Spanish Eclectic and Modern-style homes were featured in the The Lompoc Record, empowering the builder to make decisions based on community preferences.[10][11]

Death

Koepp died on August 3, 1959 in hospital in Los Angeles shortly after experiencing a heart attack.[12]

Projects

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "People Talked About". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1930-03-28. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  2. 1 2 "Eugene Boy Writes Home From U.S. Army Camps, Guy Koepp Praises Work of the Y.M.C.A". Morning Register. Eugene, Oregon. 15 Nov 1917. p. 8. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Guy O. Koepp". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. Hollywood, California. 5 Aug 1959. p. 18. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  4. ↑ "Wedding Announced". The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. January 9, 1925. p. 22. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Dramov, Alissandra; Momboisse, Lynn A. (2016). Historic Homes and Inns of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Arcadia. p. 29. ISBN 9781439656747. Retrieved 2022-03-30. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  6. 1 2 3 4 Seavey, Kent (2007). Carmel, A History in Architecture. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. p. 114. ISBN 9780738547053. Retrieved 2022-01-16. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  7. ↑ Dramov, Alissandra (2022). Past & Present Carmel-By-The-Sea. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. p. 16. ISBN 9781467108980. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  8. ↑ Kent L. Seavey (January 28, 2002). "Department Of Parks And Recreation" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  9. ↑ Richard N Janick (February 3, 2003). "Department Of Parks And Recreation" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Guy O. Koepp-Architect". The Lompoc Record. Lompoc, California. December 27, 1951. p. 14. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  11. ↑ "Guy O. Koepp, Architect". The Lompoc Record. Lompoc, California. October 18, 1951. p. 16. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  12. 1 2 3 "Flora-Lee Wray's Father Dies Suddenly". Sun Post News. San Clemente, California. August 6, 1959. p. 5. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  13. 1 2 Hale, Sharron Lee (1980). A Tribute to Yesterday: The History of Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Point Lobos, Carmelite Monastery, and Los Burros. Santa Cruz, California: Valley Publishers. p. 14. ISBN 9780913548738. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  14. ↑ "Village News Reel". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1927-02-18. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  15. 1 2 Dana Bambace And Mark Peterson (August 21, 2020). "A Gem Estate In Carmel By Dana Bambace And Mark Peterson". Haute Residence. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  16. ↑ "Will Sell The Tableware As Well As The Viands". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1928-05-11. p. 5. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  17. ↑ "La Rambla Crmel". Issuu. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. October 29, 2020. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Carmel Inventory Of Historic Resources Database" (PDF). The City of Carmel. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Webb Home". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1930-10-24. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  20. ↑ "Local Architect Plans Handsome Residence". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1933-05-26. p. 10. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  21. ↑ "Fund Disagreement Still Delays Start on Hospital". Carmel Pine Cone. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. 1934-07-13. Retrieved 2023-05-14.
  22. ↑ "24410 South San Luis Avenue". Compass. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
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