Lewis P. Hobart

Who was Lewis P. Hobart?

Lewis Parsons Hobart was an American architect whose designs included San Francisco's Grace Cathedral, several California Academy of Sciences buildings, and the 511 Federal Building in Portland, Oregon.

Hobart 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.

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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.

Works include:

Newhall Estate, 1761 Manor Dr. Hillsborough, CA, NRHP-listed

One or more works in Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District, roughly 1017-1067 Green St. San Francisco, CA, NRHP-listed

U.S. Post Office, 511 NW Broadway Portland, OR, NRHP-listed