Lilian Rice, Architect, informational article, March 1988

Archive

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Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society

Name/Title

Lilian Rice, Architect, informational article, March 1988

Entry/Object ID

2025.010.047

Collection

Lilian J. Rice Papers

Archive Items Details

Title

Lilian Rice, Architect, informational article, March 1988

Description

Typed informational article titled “Lilian Rice, Architect” describing the role of architect Lilian Rice in the planning and architectural development of Rancho Santa Fe. The text states that Rice served as architect for the subdivision and designed public and residential buildings in the Spanish Colonial Revival style while helping establish a unified architectural theme for the community. The article describes her education at the University of California at Berkeley, her work with designer Hazel Waterman, and later employment with the architectural firm of Richard S. Requa and Herbert L. Jackson. It states that Rice began work on the Rancho Santa Fe development in 1922 following a commission associated with W. E. Hodges of the Santa Fe Railroad and worked with project manager L. G. Sinnard on the planning of the community, including winding roads, large residential lots, and deed restrictions. The article notes that Rice designed the school, library, La Morada, the Civic Center, and private residences in Rancho Santa Fe and served as supervisory architect from 1922 to 1928.

Creator

Van Liew, Marcia

Date(s) of Creation

Mar 1988

Dimensions

Dimension Description

8.5 x 11 inch

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rice, Lilian J.

Person or Organization

Waterman, Hazel Wood

Person or Organization

Requa and Jackson

Person or Organization

Requa, Richard

Person or Organization

Jackson, Herbert

Person or Organization

Hodges, Walter E.

Person or Organization

Sinnard, Leone.G.

Person or Organization

Gill, Irving

Related Places

Place

Neighborhood

Rancho Santa Fe

County

San Diego County

State/Province

California

Country

The United States of America

Continent

North America