Elbert B. Watson
Appearance
Elbert B. Watson (1879-1963), commonly known as E.B. Watson, was an architect based in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Several of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places for their architecture.
He was born November 7, 1879 in Iowa City, Iowa. He studied at Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa. He died February 19, 1963.[1]
Works include:
- Norfolk Municipal Airport Administration Building, Norfolk, Moderne style, NRHP-listed[2]
- Norfolk Municipal Auditorium (1939–40)[2]
- Koenigstein Block and Granada Theater (1927)[2]
- Three schools in the area of Norfolk[2]
- Athletic Park Band Shell in Plainview, Nebraska, NRHP-listed
- Knox County Courthouse in Center, Nebraska, NRHP-listed
- Rock County Courthouse in Bassett, Nebraska, NRHP-listed
The practice absorbed the business of Norfolk architect James C. Stitt.[3]
References
- ^ "Elbert Benjamin Watson (1879-1963), Architect". Nebraska Encyclopedia.
- ^ a b c d Mary R. Ebeling and Christina Slattery (July 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Administration Building / Norfolk Municipal Airport Administration Building ; NeHBS No. MD03-023". National Park Service. Retrieved May 16, 2017. With nine photos from 2001.
- ^ L. Robert Puschendorf (January 6, 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stubbs-Ballah House / MD06-222" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
External links
- Elbert Benjamin Watson (1879-1963), Architect, at Nebraska Encyclopedia