Timothy L. Pflueger
American
1892, San Francisco, Bay Area
1946, San Francisco, Bay Area
Born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District, Timothy Pflueger became one of the region's most prominent architects working in the historic Beaux-Arts style. With no formal education in architecture, he worked his way up at the firm of Miller & Colmesnil, becoming a partner at age 33 (at which point the firm changed its name to J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects).
Together, Pflueger and Miller designed several architectural landmarks in San Francisco, including the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building at 140 New Montgomery Street (1925) and the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange Building at 301 Pine Street (1930).
Pflueger was also known for his fanciful designs of motion-picture houses. He designed several of these in California, including the Alameda Theatre in Alameda (1932), a structure marked by a soaring art deco façade, and San Francisco's beloved Castro Theatre (1922), a theatre in the Colonial Revival style that is still in operation today.
Over time, his involvement in the city's development extended beyond strictly architectural endeavors to include consulting on projects such as the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge and plans for the Golden Gate International Exposition.
Works in the Collection
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Timothy L. PfluegerProscenium elevation, Castro Theatre, San Francisco
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Consolidated Theatres Inc., San Francisco, California (Section A-A)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Tulare Theatre Co. Inc., Tulare, California (Sections and Elevations)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Tulare Theatre Co. Inc., Tulare, California (L Street and Tulare Street Elevations)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Tulare Theatre Co. Inc. Tulare, California (Basement Plans and Details)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Consolidated Theatres Inc., San Francisco, California (Ceiling Plan)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTrading Floor sketch from the Pacific Stock Exchange project
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. Pflueger, Michael GoodmanExterior Rendering of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Building
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerDrawing of Plan of Ceiling Proscenium Arch, and Side Elevation
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Tulare Theatre Co. Inc., Tulare, California (Sections)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Consolidated Theatres Inc., San Francisco, California (Full-Size Detail of Ticket Booth)
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTall Building
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerPacific Stock Exchange
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerPacific Stock Exchange
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTrading Floor sketch from the Pacific Stock Exchange project
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerUntitled
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTall Building
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerTheatre Building for Consolidated Theatres Inc., San Francisco, California (Front Elevation)
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Timothy L. Pflueger450 Sutter Building Working Model
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J. R. Miller & T. L. Pflueger, Architects, James R. Miller, Timothy L. PfluegerUntitled
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