Résumé

Draftsman, Los Angeles, CA, 1916.

Principal, Charles M. Hutchison, Architect, Los Angeles, CA, 1918- 1919. In 1918, he had an office in Room #1405 of the Hibernian Building, Los Angeles.

Associated Architect, Walker and Eisen, Architects, Los Angeles, CA, 11/1919-1921. This association lasted just after World War I, when Hutchison left to work on his own. Walker and Eisen went on to have a successful career on their own. A note in the American Architect and Architecture stated in its issue of 12/17/1919: "Albert R. Walker, P.A. Eisen, Charles M. Hutchison, associated architects, of Los Angeles, Calif., have formed a partnership for practice under the firm name of Walker and Eisen." (See "Personal," American Architect and Architecture, vol. 116, no. 2295, 12/17/1919, p. 763.) Apparently, the partnership arrangement did not suit Hutchison, as he left the firm shortly after joining. A note appeared in the Southwest Builder and Contractor in 07/1921: “Archt. C.M. Hutchison, formerly associated with the architectural firm of Walker & Eisen, has engaged in independent practice. His offices are located at 427 Security Bldg.” (See “Personal and Trade Notes,” Southwest Builder and Contractor, 07/15/1921. p. 11.)

One project done during Hutchison's time with Walker and Eisen was for the Southern Counties Gas Company in Santa Monica. “Architects A.R. Walker and Charles M. Hutchison, 1402 Hibernian building, are preparing plans for altering a storeroom on Third street, Santa Monica, into an office for the Southern Counties Gas Company. There will be new interior office partitions, flooring, plumbing, lighting fixtures, the front will be changed and office fixtures installed.” (See “Building Alterations,” Southwest Builder and Contractor, vol. 53, no. 9, 02/28/1919, p. 11.)

Architect, E.R. Bowen, Los Angeles, CA, 1937. (See Los Angeles A-L, California, City Directory, 1937, p. 987.)

Principal, Charles M. Hutchison, Architect, Los Angeles, CA, 1921- c. 1955. Between 1923 and 1939, at least, Hutchison had an office at 108 West 6th Street Room #1123 in 1924. (See Los Angeles, City Directory, 1924, p. 13.) In 1939, the city directory of that year listed the room as "1132." (See Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1939, p. 1044.)In the summer of 1923, Hutchison relocated his office space. A note in the Architect and Engineer stated: "Architect Charles M. Hutchison has moved his offices from the Security Building to suite 1123, Central Building, Los Angeles. (See "With the Architects," Architect and Engineer, vol. 74, no. 2, 08/1923, p. 110.)

Hutchison had an office at 2008 West 7th Street from at least 1948 until 1955. (SeeLos Angeles, California, Telephone Directory, 1948, p. 518 and American Architects Directory, 1956, George S. Koyl, ed., [New York: R.R. Bowker Company, 1955], p. 266.)

College

Undergraduate coursework, University of Pennsylvania (Penn), Philadelphia, PA, 1905. (See General Alumni Catalogue of the University of Pennsylvania, 1917, [Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania, General Assembly Society, 1917], p. 224.)

Relocation

Born in Johnstown, PA, Charles M. Hutchison, Sr., resided with his parents in Wilkinsburg, PA, in 1900 at 1013 Ross Avenue. Wilkinsburg was a town of 11,886 in 1900, east of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0529; FHL microfilm: 1241372, accessed 09/24/2019.) His family resided on Ross Avenue during the first years of the 1900s, while he attended the University of Pennsylvania.

He lived in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1912, and was set to take a two year trip abroad in 1912-1914. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 153; Volume #: Roll 0153 - Certificates: 66576-67420, 10 Feb 1912-29 Feb 191, accessed 09/24/2019.)

Hutchison had relocated to Los Angeles, CA, by 1916. He had an apartment at 1735 West 6th Street in 1916. (See Los Angeles, California, City Directory, 1916, p. 1072.)

His World War I draft registration card listed an address of 1500 West 9th Street in Los Angeles. Voting records of 1920 confirmed the same address. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1530899; Draft Board: 17, accessed 09/24/2019.)

Hutchison lived with his family at 349 South Berendo Street in Los Angeles, CA, from at least 1937 until 1940. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00401; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 60-295, accessed 09/24/2019.)

In his later years, Hutchison moved to Northern CA, perhaps to be closer to his son, Charles, Jr., who resided in the Bay Area. His last residence was in Menlo Park, CA, and he died in San Mateo County, CA.

Parents

His father, John P. Hutchison, (born c. 06/1853 in PA), worked as a carpenter in 1900, while his mother, Mary, (born c. 08/1854 in PA), managed the household. They wed c. 1876. The 1900 US Census indicated that she had had three children by that year, only one whom survived. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilkinsburg Ward 2, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0529; FHL microfilm: 1241372, accessed 09/24/2019.)

Spouse

He wed Emma Lillian Reynolds (born 10/12/1885 in Pittsburgh, PA-d. 07/09/1956 in Los Angeles, CA). Emma, like her husband, finished five years of college, according to the 1940 US Census. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00401; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 60-295, accessed 09/24/2019.)

She graduated from the University of Southern California in French in 1918. She attended Pittsburgh Central High School, Pittsburgh, PA, and was the Treasurer of Le Cercle Francais in her fourth year. (See University of Southern California Yearbook, 1918, p. 97.)

Children

He and Emma had a son, Charles Milton Hutchison, Jr., (born 03/15/1921 in Los Angeles, CA-d. 03/04/2003 in San Mateo County, CA). Charles M. Hutchison, Jr., served in the US Navy between 08/02/1943 and 12/22/1946. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. He served in the US Naval Reserve between 1954 and 1964. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Navy Department Library - Naval History and Heritage Command; Washington, D.C.; Navy Register: Retired Officers of the U.S. Navy; Year: 1990 [v.1], accessed 09/24/2019.)

He earned an A.B., from Stanford University in 1943, and returned for an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Stanford in 1948.

In 06/1948, the Los Angeles Times reported on the engagement of Hutchison to La Verne Jean Hecker of San Francisco and Atherton, CA. She was the daughter of Easton Gilmour Hecker, and a graduate of the Hamlin School in San Francisco, and a student at UC Berkeley, obtaining a master's degree in 06/1948. (See "La Verne Hecker to Become Bride," Los Angeles Times, 06/27/1948, p. C5.) He married La Verne Hecker in a ceremony at her parent's house in 09/1948. (See "Vows Recited at Garden Rite," Los Angeles Times, 09/27/1948, p. B2.)

He later wed Rosemary P. Stamey on 01/25/1973 in Las Vegas, NV. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 866, accessed 09/24/2019.)

Biographical Notes

His name sometimes appeared in records as "Hutchinson." As an example, David Gebhard and Robert Winter in their Los Angeles An Architectural Guide ([Salt Lake City: Gibbs Smith, 1994], p. 118), indicated that "Hutchinson and Hutchinson" were responsible for the UCLA Faculty Center of 1959.

Hutchison applied for a US passport on 02/1912, the form indicating that he planned to be gone abroad for up to two years. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 153; Volume #: Roll 0153 - Certificates: 66576-67420, 10 Feb 1912-29 Feb 191, accessed 09/24/2019.)

As per his passport application, at age 30, he stood 6 feet tall, and had a high forehead, straight nose, medium mouth, oval chin, fair, Euro-American complexion, and an oval face. His eyes were brown and his hair blond. His World War I draft card indicated that Hutchison, at age 36, was tall with a slender build, with brown eyes and light hair. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Registration State: California; Registration County: Los Angeles; Roll: 1530899; Draft Board: 17, accessed 09/24/2019.)

Hutchison was a registered Republican in 1920. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968, accessed 09/18/2019.)

The architect was a Presbyterian, having been a member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 14-0538 37D, accessed 09/24/2019.)

• Johnstown, PA (Architect's Birth)
  Johnstown, PA 15901

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