Several of his works are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
[2] Around 1880, Edelman apprenticed with architects in San Francisco, California and he had returned to Los Angeles by 1884.
He partnered with Leo W. Barnett from 1905 to 1921 and Archie C. Zimmerman around 1930.
[2] Edelman died on September 2, 1941, and was buried in Home of Peace Memorial Park.
[2] Edelman's notable works include (in Los Angeles unless otherwise noted):[2]