Maybeck, Bernard R.

Bernard Ralph Maybeck (1869-1957) studied architecture at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Returning to New York, he worked for Carrere and Hastings. Maybeck sought his fortune out West in 1890, first in Kansas City, then in San Francisco. In 1890, Maybeck married Annie White, who became his office manager. In 1894 Maybeck became an instructor of descriptive geometry for the University of California, Berkeley. From 1896-1899 he orchestrated the Phoebe Hearst International Competition for the University Plan. In 1899 Maybeck founded the University's Department of Architecture. Maybeck designed unique residences with natural materials, structural decoration, and stylistic motifs, for clients such as Charles Keeler, Guy Chick, Leon Roos, and Earle Anthony. Maybeck designed Packard dealerships for Earle Anthony, the campus plan for Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, the lumber company town of Brookings, Oregon the First Church of Christ Scientist, Berkeley, and the Palace of Fine Arts for the Panama Pacific International Exposition. His designs utilized unusual materials like cement, Bubblestone (aerated cement), knotty pine, and steel sashes.

From the description of Bernard Maybeck collection, 1897-1956 (bulk 1902-1939) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82959514

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