Gilbert R. Horton
Gilbert R. Horton | |
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Born | St. Paul, Minnesota | November 10, 1888
Died | November 2, 1985 | (aged 96)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Architect |
Gilbert R. Horton
Life and career
Gilbert Robinson Horton was born November 10, 1888, in
Early in his career, Horton took on several business partners, including J. Howard Ganley in 1921 and Eugene H. McFarland in 1926–27. Later in his career he was associated with his sons, Gilbert E. Horton, an architect, and Kent H. Horton, an engineer. In 1976, with Horton still at its head, Gilbert R. Horton, Architects, was the oldest architecture firm in North Dakota.[3] In 1980 Horton retired from practice, leaving the office to his sons.[2][4]
Horton was a member of the American Institute of Architects for much of his career, beginning in 1926, when he joined as a member of the Minnesota chapter. He suspended his membership twice, in 1929 and 1939, but returned permanently in 1953 when the North Dakota chapter was formed. He served as a member of the chapter board of directors and as vice president.[5] In 1968 he was elected a Fellow of the institute, the organization's highest membership honor, for his innovative use of materials. He was the first North Dakota architect to receive the honor.[1]
Personal life and death
Gilbert was married in 1913 to Evangelyn M. Roberts of Jamestown. They had two sons: Gilbert E. Horton (1915–1996) and Kent H. Horton (1920–2019), both of whom worked with their father. Horton died November 2, 1985, in Jamestown.[1]
Legacy
Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places for their architecture.
Architectural works
- Grace Episcopal Church additions, 405 2nd Ave NE, Jamestown, North Dakota (1913 and 1950, NRHP 1992)
- Mandan High School (former), 406 4th St NW, Mandan, North Dakota (1917 and 1924, NRHP 2017)
- Stutsman County Courthouse addition, 504 3rd Ave SE, Jamestown, North Dakota (1926, NRHP 1976)[3]
- One or more works in Jamestown Historic District, roughly bounded by First St., Fourth Ave., SE, Fifth St., and Second Ave. Jamestown, North Dakota (NRHP 1989)
References
- ^ a b c Barbara Beving Long (1991). "The Evolution of Gilbert R. Horton, Architects" (PDF).
- ^ a b James Smorada (February 11, 2008). "Gilbert Horton a pioneer architect". Jamestown Sun.. Originally published October 19, 1982.
- ^ a b c Dawn Maddox (July 20, 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stutsman County Courthouse and Sheriff's Residence/Jail". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
- ^ "Photographs - Collections - 951-1000 - #00974 / Gilbert Horton". State Historical Society of North Dakota.
- ^ Gilbert R. Horton, AIA Historical Directory of American Architects.