Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945)[1] was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Ernest Guy Southey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1874 |
| Died | 1945 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Bassick High School |
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Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.[2]
Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.[3]
At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.[citation needed]
Works
edit- William N. Beardsley House, 135 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1902)[4]
- Danbury High School, 181 White St., Danbury, Connecticut (1902) - Demolished.[5]
- Westport Town Hall (Old), 90 Post Rd. E., Westport, Connecticut (1908)[6]
- Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910)[7]
- Lewis B. Curtis House, 250 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910) - Demolished 1962.[8]
- William L. Taylor House, 10 Soundview Rd., Westport, Connecticut (1910)[9]
- City Savings Bank Building, 948 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1912–14)[10]
- William B. Leigh House, 409 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1913)[11][12]
- Dudley M. Morris House, 305 Linden Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1915)[13]
- Casino, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)[14]
- Harvey & Lewis Store, 1148 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)[15]
- Bridgeport Gas Light Building, 815 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)[16]
- Morris Plan Bank Building, 102 Bank St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)[17]
- Alexander L. DeLaney House, 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1925)[18]
- Bassick High School, Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1928–29)[19]
- Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, 930 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1930)[20]
- Bridgeport Hydraulic Building, 835 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1931)[20]
- St. Vincent's Hospital (Completion), 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1932) - Demolished.[21]
References
edit- ^ Southey, Ernest. "Ernest Guy Southey, Find-a-grave Memorial". Find-A-Grave.
- ^ Withey, Henry F. and Elsie Rathburn Withey. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased). 1956.
- ^ "David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974)" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. http://public.aia.org/. n.d. Web.
- ^ "Marina Park Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1982.
- ^ American Architect and Building News 17 May 1902: x.
- ^ "Town Hall NRHP Nomination". 1982.
- ^ Dunne, Susan. "A Restored Gem: Bridgeport's Bijou". Hartford (CT) Courant 2 Dec. 2011. Web.
- ^ Witkowski, Mary K. and Bruce Williams. Images of America: Bridgeport on the Sound. 2001.
- ^ "Compo/Owenoke Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1991.
- ^ Palmquist, David W. Bridgeport: A Pictorial History. 1981.
- ^ "Waldemere Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ [permanent dead link]. 2006. Web.
- ^ Architecture Feb. 1915: 97.
- ^ "Wistaria Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ [permanent dead link]. 2006. Web.
- ^ "Seaside Park NRHP Nomination". 1982.
- ^ American Contractor 22 June 1918: 52.
- ^ Gas Industry 1924: 293.
- ^ Sterner, Daniel. "Morris Plan Bank, Bridgeport (1924)". http://historicbuildingsct.com/. 20 Feb. 2012. Web.
- ^ Bridgeport (CT) Telegram 29 Nov. 1924: 6.
- ^ Iron Age 1928.
- ^ a b "Historic Resources of Downtown Bridgeport". 1987.
- ^ Bridgemen's Magazine 1932: 293.