William Allen

William Allen (August 29, 1901 – February 22, 1986) was a Jewish-American architect known for his work in and around Los Angeles, California. He is best known for designing Burbank City Hall with William George Lutzi.

Early life William Allen was born on August 29, 1901, to Abraham and Bessie Allen. According to US Census data, Abraham immigrated from Russia to the United States in 1888, was naturalized in 1896, and his four children were all born in Illinois; however, other sources state William was born in Russia. The entire family was Jewish.

William attended Cook Engineering School in Chicago, Illinois from 1921 to 1924. South Gate Civic Center (1941–1942) South Gate City Hall (1947) Los Angeles Fire Station #7 (post 1947)

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Mayfair Apartments, Los Angeles (1925), LAHCM No. 867 American Legion Memorial Building, Los Angeles (1925) Shelton Apartments, Los Angeles (1920s) Avondale Apartments, Los Angeles (1920s) Hollywood Sixty Club