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Gerard Colcord

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Gerard Colcord (1900–1984) was an American architect. He designed over 300 residences and 100 residential remodels in California.

Biography

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Early life

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He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 1, 1900.[1][2][3] He was educated in the United States and Europe, and moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1924.[2]

Career

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He designed private residences in Beverly Hills, California, and in Bel Air, Los Angeles.[1][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] In 1930, he designed the Trippet House in Pacific Palisades, California.[11] In 1952, he converted a morning room into a screening room in the Beverly Hills residence of film screenwriter and producer Jerry Wald (1911-1962).[11] The Horton house in Bel Air was the private residence of stand-up comedian and actor Bob Newhart (1929–2024) for twenty years.[11] His Harris house in Bel Air has been the residence of actors Dean Martin (1917-1995) and Nicolas Cage.[11] Shortly before his death in 1984, he was remodeling Harrison Ford's house in Brentwood, Los Angeles.[12]

He was known as "Hollywood's society architect," designing traditional homes and shying away from Modernism.[3]

Personal life

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He resided in Encino, Los Angeles.[1] He died on February 19, 1984, in Ventura County, California.[1]

Bibliography

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Secondary source

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  • Bret Parsons, Colcord: Home (Angel City Press, 2008)

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