Architect William H. Harrison put his stamp on the City of Whittier, California, designing many of the prominent buildings in town, including El Ranch High School (1954-55), Lincoln School (c.1935); Whittier Union High Scholl (1939-1940); Lou Henry Hoover School (1938); and the buildings of the civic center, including City Hall (1955) and the Public Library (1959). The dominant element of the exterior design is the stone tower, surmounted by two cylinders and topped by a beacon, symbolizing "enlightened government."
Located at 13230 Penn Street. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architect William H. Harrison put his stamp on the City of Whittier, California, designing many of the prominent buildings in town, including El Ranch High School (1954-55), Lincoln School (c.1935); Lou Henry Hoover School (1938); and the buildings of the civic center, including City Hall (1955) and the Public Library (1959). Several of the buildings were designed in a PWA Moderne style; the Whittier Union High School, designed between 1939 and 1940 is a good example. Located at 12417 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA.
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Architect William H. Harrison designed the Lincoln School in a PWA Moderne style in 1935. The school is located at 12620 East Broadway in Whittier, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architect William H. Harrison put his stamp on the City of Whittier, California, designing many of the prominent buildings in town, including El Ranch High School (1954-55), Lincoln School (c.1935); Lou Henry Hoover School (1938); and the buildings of the civic center, including City Hall (1955) and the Public Library (1959). Several of the buildings were designed in a PWA Moderne style; the Whittier Union High School, designed between 1939 and 1940 is a good example.
Located at 12417 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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Architect William H. Harrison designed the Lou Henry Hoover School in a Regency Moderne style in 1938. A central concave bay is enhanced by a curved relief panel depicting the Pageant of Education by Bartolo Mako. Located at 6302 Alta Avenue in Whittier, California. Please do not use this image in any media without my permission. © All rights reserved.
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