Lewis P. Hobart

1873–1954 (age 81)

Architect

Biography

Lewis P. Hobart, born in 1873, was an architect whose vision helped shape the built environment with thoughtful, dignified designs that served communities with integrity. His work balanced aesthetic grace with practical needs, earning him respect among peers and patrons alike.

Those who knew him remembered his careful attention to detail and the quiet pride he took in every plan, a legacy that endures beyond his 1954 passing and the grounds of Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

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