Mellen Clark Greeley

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Mellen Clark Greeley (14 February 1880 – 4. September 1981) was an American architect in

Jacksonville, Florida. He was considered to be the "Dean of Jacksonville Architects".[1]

Early life and military service

Greeley grew up in Jacksonville, but went away to boarding school for high school. In 1898, Greeley volunteered for the

Quartermaster Corps in France during World War I.[2]

Architect

Greeley apprenticed for draftsman J. H. W. Hawkins from 1901 to 1908 and opened his own practice in 1909. After his service in World War I, he joined Roy A. Benjamin, and they worked together for five years. He helped establish the Florida Association of Architects in 1912.[2] Greeley was active in political issues and helped establish the Florida Board of Architecture in 1915, serving as its secretary from 1923 to 1955.[1] He also worked with zoning commissions and other regulators on things ranging from electrical codes to the management of hotel commissions.[2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Jacksonville Architectural Heritage: Mellen Clark Greeley (1880 - 1981)". Jacksonville Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2013-10-28.
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  3. ^ "National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), Duval County: Woman's Club of Jacksonville (added 1992 - - #92001505) Also known as 8Dul392, 861 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville". American Dreams Inc.
  4. ^ "National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), Duval County: Ribault Inn Club (added 2000 - - #00000470) Ft. George Rd., Jacksonville". American Dreams Inc.