William Lee Woollett

1874–1955 (age 81)

Architect

Biography

William Lee Woollett (1874–1955) shaped the architectural identity of early Los Angeles, designing theaters and civic landmarks that married classical grace with a sense of modern drama.

His legacy rests at Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery, where admirers of his sweeping facades and elegant interiors come to pay their respects.

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