Richard W. Grant (1862-1939[1]), often known as R. W. Grant, was an architect based in Beatrice, Nebraska.[2] He designed about 70 schools[1] and at least four Carnegie libraries. A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

He went to college in Illinois but reported he was self-trained as an architect.[1]

Works include:

Note: there was a different R.W. Grant, a carpenter, associated with another NRHP-listed work, the Edward M. Gregg Farm, near Jerome, Idaho.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e D. Murphy; E. F. Zimmer (December 20, 2015). "Richard W. Grant (1862-1939), Architect". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved October 12, 2019. in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects
  2. ^ "Richard W. Grant Dies". Lincoln Journal Star. April 13, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.