Frank E. Wetherell (1869 – 1961)[1] was an American architect in the U.S. state of Iowa who was active from 1892 to 1931. He founded the second oldest architectural firm in the state in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1905.[2][3] He worked with Roland Harrison (born in 1889, age 95 in 1983) in partnership Wetherell & Harrison. The firm designed numerous Masonic buildings.[1]

Wetherell frequently collaborated with Oliver O. Smith. With the addition of Alvah J. Gage, the firm became Smith, Wetherell & Gage.[3]:16 and later Smith & Gage. Wetherell was prominent statewide as an architect known for public buildings, residences, and urban planning. At least 44 extant properties in Oskaloosa, Iowa are attributed to him.[3]

He was a parishioner of St. James Episcopal Church (Oskaloosa, Iowa), which he designed in Gothic Revival architecture.

Notable works

Many of Wetherell's and the firms' works as well as works of his partners are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[4]

Works include:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 James E. Jacobsen (August 24, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Scottish Rite Consistory Building". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-06-28. with four photos from 1983
  2. "Wetherell Ericsson Architects joins RDG Planning & Design" (PDF). 2007. (see link Archived 2013-12-27 at the Wayback Machine)
  3. 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation: ARCHITECTURAL & HISTORICAL RESOURCES OF OSKALOOSA, IOWA / Architecture of Paradise Block; 18531917 / Works of Frank E. Wetherell: 18921931".
  4. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. W.C. Page. "Grinnell Historic Commercial District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  6. Jennifer James. "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form: Washington and Elizabeth Miller Tract-Center-Soll Community Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
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