Background
David A. Gunning was born in 1854 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
David A. Gunning was born in 1854 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
He was educated in the city schools of Pittsburgh.
About 1884he left for California. He settled first in Riverside, and after a time moved to Los Angeles to start architectural practice.
Mr. Gunning's works in the latter city included a number of residences, and several store alterations, one of which was the popular "Pig'n Whistle” Shop (restaurant). Also at one period he was employed by the firm of Parkinson & Bergstrom as Superintendent on certain buildings under construction.