William P. Ginther

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William P. Ginther
Born
William Peter Ginter

March 21, 1858
DiedJanuary 15, 1933(1933-01-15) (aged 74)
NationalityAmerican
Known forArchitect
SpouseEmma Wohlwend

William Peter Ginther (FAIA) (March 21, 1858 – January 15, 1933) was an American

rectories throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, California, Virginia and New York.[1]

Early life and education

Ginther was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 21, 1858. His parents were Stephen and Anna M. (

née Horning) Ginther. His father was a merchant tailor to the elite of the city. William attended Akron public schools (including the Jennings School)[2] and was enrolled at Buchtel College
for a short time.

Ginther died at his home, 837 Chestnut Boulevard in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on January 15, 1933.[2]

Architectural career

Reportedly, he drew a comic valentine for a girl, which was seen by Frank Weary, then Akron's leading architect, who then hired Ginther into his office.[3] Ginther worked at his first architectural position in Weary's office from 1879 through 1886. He made a tour of Europe in 1889, including the cities of

Midwest
.

Legacy

Ginther was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Many of his buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. One of his churches, Holy Family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been raised to the status of a cathedral.

Works

Churches in Ohio

Churches in Other States

St. Philip's Church, Crafton, Pennsylvania located at 50 West Crafton Avenue, built in 1906

Parochial residences

Parochial schools

Academies

Hospitals

References

  1. ^ Cleveland Architects, William P. Ginther
  2. ^
    The Akron Beacon Journal
    . 16 January 1933. p. 16. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. The Newark Advocate
    . January 16, 1933. p. 2. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  4. ^ "About the Grand Halle - the Grand Halle". 30 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Funds Sought to Fix Historic Church". Los Angeles Times. 23 December 1996.

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