Guy O. Koepp

Guy Oran Koepp (May 19, 1896 – August 3, 1959) was an American architect known for his distinctive designs in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. He played a significant role in shaping the city's character and architecture. Some of his notable works in downtown Carmel include the Coach Building (Goold Building), La Rambla Building, and the old Carmel Dairy (Reardon Building).

Early life
Koepp, was born on May 19, 1896, in Eugene, Oregon. His mother was L.E. Baker. Koepp's journey as an architect began after graduating from the University of Oregon. During World War I, Koepp served in the Aviation Corps at Long Island, New York.

It was announced by Zahrah's parents on January 5, 1925 that on New Year's Eve of 1924, Koepp married Zahrah Lee at the home of her parents in Hollywood, California.

Career
In 1922, Koepp arrived in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California and left an indelible mark on the community through his architectural creations. Some of his notable works include the Carmel Dairy or Reardon Building (1932), American Legion Post No. 512 (1928), La Rambla Building (1929), Ethel England House, E.H. Cox House (1930), and the Goold Building (1935).

Koepp's Spanish Mission-style designs were characterized by their distinct architectural elements, showcasing a harmonious blend of local influences and modernist principles. His buildings often featured rustic stone facades, expansive windows, and carefully integrated landscaping.

Koepp practiced for 20 years in Carmel before moving to Los Angeles, California in 1942. In 1951, sketches of Spanish Eclectic and Modern-style homes were featured in The Lompoc Record, empowering the builder to make decisions based on community preferences.

Death
Koepp died on August 3, 1959 in hospital in Los Angeles shortly after experiencing a heart attack.

Projects
• American Legion Post No. 512 (1926)

• Mary Pickney Highlands House (1927)

• Hatton Fields Estate (1930s)

• Theatre of the Golden Bough (1928)

• La Rambla Building (1929)

• Hatton Fields Estate (1930s)

• E.H. Cox House (1930)

• Arthur E. Webb at Camino Real at 12th (1930)

• Ethel England House (1931)

• Louis Ralston House (1931)

• Danmeyer House (1932)

• Reardon Building (1932)

• Judge Mary Bartelme House (1933)

• Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (1934)

• Guy O. Koepp House on San Luis Road (1935)

• Goold Building (1935)

• Victor Graham's Five and Ten (1940)

• Baltimore Hotel (1959)

• Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Building (1957)

• Seventh Day Adventist Church Hospital Buildings (1950s)