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1 CE| Lost and Found: Forgotten Projects of Irving J. Gill

  • First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1123 8th Street (near C Ave) Coronado, CA, 92118 United States (map)

Architects, historians, and design enthusiasts alike are drawn to the work of master architect Irving J. Gill. While his body of work has been relatively well documented in books, scholarly papers and archives, there are projects that for various reasons disappeared from the record. Many have been lurking in the shadows, others have been hiding in plain sight. While some have been disfigured by remodeling, a few remain surprisingly intact. A handful of buildings attributed to other architects have turned out to be the product of his genius. Projects once absent from the “official” lists of Gill’s prodigious output will be the focus of this presentation. Join us at the first church of Christ, Scientist in Coronado for an evening of surprise and delight. 

Earn 1 CE For Attendance

Featured Speakers:

John Sheehan, FAIA

John Sheehan is a founding partner at Studio E Architects. John has led many of the firm’s efforts on both affordable housing and higher education projects. Fueled by an optimistic pragmatism, his work is noted for its thoughtfulness, authenticity and delight.  Current projects include a new private college campus, several downtown mixed-use projects and a variety of housing developments for at-risk populations. John is an avid kayaker, traveler and student of history.

Heather Crane

Heather Crane is a historical architect with Hennebery Eddy Architects. Her latest projects include the rehabilitation of multiple historic structures in Yellowstone National Park and Mesa Verde National Park. Heather is a member of the American Institute of Architects Preservation Committee and an active volunteer with the La Jolla Historical Society. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, and researching the history of old properties. 

After attending this program, participants will be able to:

  1. Summarize how master architect Irving J. Gill was at the forefront of modern architecture and affordable housing. 

  2. Identify characteristics Irving J. Gill used throughout his designs.

  3. Explain how and why works of famous architects can disappear from history.

  4. Describe the research tools used to locate lost works of Irving Gill and apply these techniques to the research of any property. 

$10 for members, $20 non members

Light Refreshments provided


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