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Charles Frederick Whittlesey 1867 - 1941

Charles Frederick Whittlesey was born on March 10, 1867 in Alton, Madison County, Illinois United States, and died at age 73 years old on January 1, 1941 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Charles Whittlesey was buried at Chapel of the Pines 1605 S Catalina St, in Los Angeles. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Frederick Whittlesey.

Charles Frederick Whittlesey

March 10, 1867

Alton, Madison County, Illinois, United States

January 1, 1941

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States

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Charles Frederick Whittlesey's History: 1867 - 1941

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Introduction

Charles' parents Elisha Whittlesey (1829 - 1902) and Ruby Estella (Winston) Whittlesey (1830 - 1922). He had siblings Elisha, Orville, Horace, Ruby, and Robert. Charles married Edith May (Cruver) Whittlesey (1870 - 1948) and they had children Austin (who followed in his father's footsteps and became an architect), Enid Whittlesey, Harold, and Beatrice. Charles became a well-known figure in architecture in Illinois and California. He was especially known for his use of reinforced concrete in his buildings. An article about his architecture is here: C. F. Whittlesey Taken by Death His daughter, Enid, became the focus of a scandal in the 1920s, She was interested in performance arts and studied music with a teacher, with whom she became involved. Charles discovered the involvement and reportedly threatened physical harm if the teacher didn't make an honest woman of his daughter. They immediately married, but obtained an annulment 2 days later. (Unbeknown to Enid, her lover was already married.) Enid again became a sensation when she was murdered in her home in 1981, at the age of 86. (Read C. F. Whittlesey Taken by Death for the latest on this cold case featured on "Forensic Files".)
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1867

Birthday

March 10, 1867

Birthdate

Alton, Madison County, Illinois United States

Birthplace

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Nationality & Locations

Charles began his life and work in the state of Illinois but after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, he moved to California, working in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Los Angeles Califonia.
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1941

Death

January 1, 1941

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States
Death location

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Gravesite & Burial

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Funeral date
Chapel of the Pines 1605 S Catalina St, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California 90006, United States
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Obituary

Newspaper clipping added to Find A Grave: Funeral for Architect to be Conducted at 2pm Funeral services for CHarles F. Whittlesey, 73, architect, will be conducted today at 2p.m. under the direction of Pierce Bros., at the Los Angeles Crematory Chapel' Mr. Whittlesey, who designed the Philharmonic Auditorium and the Hotel Huntington in Pasadena, died Wednesday at his home, 8519 W. Third St. He was one of the first architects in the United States to make use of reinforced concrete. Born in Alton, Ill, he had been active in the building industry here since 1905. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mable E. Whittlesey, two sons, AUstin and Harold, and two daughters, Enid and Beatrice.

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