Brinton Beauregard Davis (January 23, 1862 – June 27, 1952) was an American architect in Kentucky. More than a dozen of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| Born | Brinton Beauregard Davis January 23, 1862 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1952 (aged 90) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Burial place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse |
Clara Benbrook (m. 1889) |
| Children | 2 |
Biography
editDavis was born on January 23, 1862, in Natchez, Mississippi. His parents were Jacob Davis and Mary Davis née Gamble.[1][2] He married Clara Benbrook on February 23, 1889, and they had two children.[1]
In 1892, Davis began practicing as an architect in Paducah, Kentucky, but in 1902, he moved his practice to Louisville, where he stayed for the remainder of his career.[1]
He served as a captain of infantry in the Third Kentucky Volunteers during the Spanish–American War.[2]
Davis died in Louisville on June 27, 1952, and was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.[1] Some of his works were covered in a study, "Buildings on the Western Kentucky University campus TR".[3][4][5]
Works
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- Duncan, Stuart E. and Annie L., Estate, 404 Mockingbird Valley Rd., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Pioneer Log Cabin, Kentucky St., near jct. with University Dr., Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Board of Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1115 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Cherry Hall, College St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Fire Department Headquarters, 1135 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Health Buildings-Gymnasium, Normal Dr., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Heating Plant, Dogwood Dr., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Home Economics Building, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Industrial Arts Building, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Inter-Southern Insurance Building (later called the Kentucky Home Life Building), 239-247 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton,B.) NRHP-listed[1][4]
- Jefferson County Armory (later called Louisville Gardens), 525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[1][4]
- Kentucky Building, Russellville Rd., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Kentucky Electric Building, 619 S Fourth St, Louisville, Kentucky[6]
- President's Home, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Snell, Perry, Hall, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Springfield Baptist Church, Lincoln Park Rd., Springfield, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Stadium, Russellville Rd., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Van Meter Hall, 15th St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- West Hall, Virginia Garrett Ave., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
- Gordon Wilson Hall, 15th St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Kleber, John E. (ed.) (2001). "Davis, Brinton Beauregard". The Encyclopedia of Louisville. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky. p. 239. ISBN 0-8131-2100-0. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
{{cite book}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ a b LaBree, Ben, ed. (1916). Press Reference Book of Prominent Kentuckians. Louisville, Kentucky: The Standard Printing Company. p. 161. Retrieved December 23, 2021 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Brinton B. Davis Buildings on the Western Kentucky University Campus". National Park Service. (pages 8-16 and 8-17 of Warren County MRA)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Kenneth T. Gibbs; Jayne C. Henderson & Lee D. Walker (September 21, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Warren County Multiple Resource Area". (omitting section 8)
- ^ "Kentucky Electric Will Have Fourth-Street Home". The Courier-Journal. March 29, 1912. p. 10. Retrieved December 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.