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Hershey’s work in Santa Barbara inspired developer and founder of San Clemente, Ole Hanson, to hire J. Wilmer Hershey to design commercial, institutional, and residential buildings for the new town. Although Hershey would die before he completed all of his designs, his associates continued with his vision for the seaside community.
Projects
1926Administration Building
San Clemente
The office of Ole Hanson, featuring a courtyard with decorative stair, was a centerpiece of the Spanish Colonial Revival downtown.
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1925-6Community Clubhouse
San Clemente
Attributed to Hershey, Seares and Hill, the charming Spanish Colonia Revival building was the social center for the new community. Rear elevation featured arches and an observation tower with a whimsical weather vane and lavishly landscaped grounds.
1927San Clemente Grammar School
San Clemente
Hershey only designed the east façade; the design finished by Richard U. Seares and Virgil Westbrook.
1927
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1927Hotel San Clemente
San Clemente
The National Register Nomination for this landmark credits Hershey as part of the design team.
c. 1926San Clemente Reservoir
San Clemente
Hershey designed all of the initial infrastructure buildings in one comprehensive Spanish Colonial Revival style. The building evokes a mission posed on the hill above the town.