1917 Colonial Revival
458 High Street
Designed by Lewis P. Hobart, noted architect of the Del Monte Hotel and the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. This Colonial Revival style home was completed in 1917.
Lewis Parsons Hobart (January 14, 1873 – October 19, 1954) was an American architect whose designs included San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, several California Academic of Sciences buildings, and the 511 Federal Building in Portland, Oregon.
Hobart was born in St. Louis, MO. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and studied at the American Academy in Rome and the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Hobart played a role in the rebuilding efforts of the San Francisco Bay Area following the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, designing several buildings. Hobart became the first President of the San Francisco Arts Commission in 1932 and was also appointed to the Board of Architects for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.
A number of his works are listed on the U.S National register of Historic Places.
Hobart’s works include:
- Newhall Estate, 1761 Manor Dr, Hillsborough, California (Hobart, Lewis Parsons), NRHP-listed
- One or more works in Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District, roughly 1017-1067 Green St., San Francisco, California (Hobart, L.P.), NRHP-listed
- U.S. Post Office (Portland, Oregon) 511 NW Broadway, Portland, Oregon (Hobart, Lewis P.), NRHP-listed
- War Memorial Natatorium, Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii (Hobart, Lewis P.), NRHP-listed
Directions to the next house: Continue on High Street until you get to West Franklin Street. Right on the corner, you’ll see the McComas – Cooper House (1008 West Franklin Street), #23 on the map below.
