Frederick Rice Dorn
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Frederick Rice Dorn (c. 1866 – May 19, 1934) was an American architect based in Los Angeles, California. He was involved in numerous commercial and residential projects in the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
His best known as the architect of the Broadway Hollywood Building.[1]
Dorn was a partner in the firm Gibson, Dorn & Slocum, Architects, operating in Los Angeles by 1888. Their office was located at 838 Temple Street. By 1903, Dorn had established his own practice, renting Room 232 in the Douglas Building in Los Angeles.[2]
A profile of Dorn in the Los Angeles Herald in 1895 highlighted some of his notable early projects, including a three-story brick lodging house for A.F.M. Strong at Fourth and Hill streets, a three-story commercial block for Marsh & Gage on Third Street, and a family hotel for P.A. Gama at Seventh and Olive Streets. He also designed numerous residences, including Gray Gables at Seventh and Hill, and the residence of Rev. A.C. Smithers at 1147 S. Hope Street.[2]