Theatre Architects

Born: 1885

Died: 1941

Morien Eugene Durfee was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. When he was around 12 his family moved to Seattle. Around 1903, Durfee moved to San Francisco to work for the architect firm Shea & Shea. He returned to Seattle three years later.

In 1907, Durfee married Lille Anna Emelia Altnow in Seattle. In late 1913 Durfee visited Southern California on an extended trip to visit his wife’s family. Intrigued by the opportunities offered in Southern California Burgee moved south and in 1914 started practicing in Anaheim. Durfee’s buildings had a major impact on the physical character of Anaheim as well as the nearby cities of Fullerton and Santa Ana.

In 1921 Durfee relocated to Tucson, Arizona, however did not stay more than a few months. He spent the rest of his time in Southern California and died following a six month illness on 26th December 1941, aged 55.

Theatres on this website in which this architect was involved:

Fox Tucson Theatre, Arizona, USA