Merrill H. Hoyt

Merrill H. Hoyt was a prominent American architect,[1] business man and leader in the building design community of Denver, Colorado from 1910 to 1933.

[3] As a boy, Merrill earned money delivering newspapers and working in the fields of local farms.

[3] In 1899, he was hired by the prestigious firm of William Fisher, Architect where he learned the trade as a draftsman at first and later as a superintendent .

On February 11, 1933, Architect Merrill H. Hoyt suffered a sudden heart attack at a dinner party and died at age 52.

Merrill H Hoyt was an active and respected member of Denver design, business and cultural community.

Hoyt family residence
The Hoyt Residence located at 2849 West 23rd Avenue Denver, Colorado was the family home of Merrill and Burnham Hoyt.
The Fourth Church of Christ Scientist Denver, CO
The Fourth Church of Christ Scientist Denver, CO built in 1920 was designed by Merrill H. and Burnham F. Hoyt.
Denver Public Library - Park Hill Branch (1920)
Denver Public Library - Park Hill Branch (1920) was designed by Merrill H. and Burnham F. Hoyt and is designated a Denver Landmark.
Owen Estate (1923)
The Owen Estate (1923) located at 3901 S. Gilpin St., Denver CO is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lake Junior High School
Lake Junior High Denver, CO (1926) designed by Merrill H. and Burnham F. Hoyt . It is currently the home of Lake International School.