Frank L. Meline

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Frank L. Meline
BornAugust 5, 1875
DiedAugust 17, 1944
Occupation(s)Real estate developer, architect

Frank L. Meline (August 5, 1875 - August 17, 1944) was an American real estate developer and architect. He developed a subdivision of Bel Air in the 1920s, and he designed the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist and Garden Court Apartments in Los Angeles, California. [1] [2] [3] According to The Los Angeles Times, "Scarcely an undeveloped area in rapidly expanding Los Angeles failed to feel his touch, from city lots to vast acreages in suburban districts." [4]

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References

  1. "Frank L. Meline (Developer)". Pacific Coast Architecture Database. University of Washington. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  2. "Meline Dies". The Californian. August 18, 1944. p. 2. Retrieved January 15, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Meline, Builder Designer, Dies". News-Pilot. August 18, 1944. p. 2. Retrieved January 15, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Frank Meline's Death Closes a Varied Career". The Los Angeles Times. August 19, 1944. p. 11. Retrieved January 15, 2020 via Newspapers.com.