The Street Seen: J.L. Schimmer & Son
Ocean Park
The J.L. Schimmer & Son are contractors in the early 1900s.
Between 1922 and 1937, the Jacob Lee Schimmer and his son J.L. Schimmer, Jr build many buildings in Ocean Park / in Santa Monica - Dome Theatre, Ocean Park Pier, Santa Monica Pioneer Market, Charles Block, French Block two large reservoirs. Often Schimmer is architect and builder. When Main St is widened in 1926, Schimmer moves many brick buildings.
J.L. Schimmer pre 1926.
1922 2015 Main St
1923 2017 Main St
J. L. Schimmer and his son J.L. Schimmer, Jr. are partners from 1926 to 1933.
1924 Arcadia reservoir
1924 Olivet reservoir
1928 2409 Main St
1930 2518 Main St
After J.L.Schimmer dies in 1933, J.L. Schimmer, Jr.
1936 2442 Main St
1937 232 Pico Blvd (Ocean Park Arena)
Jacob Lee Schimmer (1884 – 1933)
Born in PA In 1904 marries Georgietta M Tompkins Ross (1882–1947) have children Jacob Lee "Bud" Schimmer (1905–1972) and Lillian May Schimmer (1908–1982). Move to Los Angeles in 1908 listed as a machinist. Move to Santa Monica in 1912 In 1918 listed as a carpenter Lives at 2017 21st St. in a house is moved here by Schimmer.
Jacob Lee “Bud” Schimmer, Jr. (1862 – 1943)
Born in PA moves to Los Angeles with his parents in 1908. Attends Santa Monica High School. In 1926 marries Gladys Emma Eagler (1904–1964), then marries Alta Maud Dixon (1905–1983). Works with his father from 1926 to 1933. Between 1938 – 1939 built several buildings for North American Aviation. Chairman Santa Monica Planning Commission. Elected Santa Monica City Council 1947 to 1949. Chairman Santa Monica Redevelopment Agency.
