Theodore B. Wells

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Theodore B. Wells (1889-1976) was an American architect. He was born in North Dakota. He studied at L'ecole des Beaux Arts. Back in North Dakota, he designed many public and commercial buildings. [1] [2]

A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [3]

Wells had a sole proprietorship before partnering with Myron Denbrook, Jr. The partnership was located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota. [4]

The Wells-Denbrook Architects Office Building in Grand Forks was listed on the National Register in 2014.

Wells served as a president of the North Dakota Association of Architects. During World War I, Wells served with the 307th Engineers, attached to the 82nd Division, serving 22 months, with 13 in France. [4]

Works include (with attribution):

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References

  1. Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Walsh County Courthouse". National Park Service. (pages in ND Courthouses TR) and accompanying photos from 1985
  2. Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: North Dakota County Courthouses (Thematic)". National Park Service.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. 1 2 3 Daniel Sauerwein (November 29, 2011). "Who Built the Fritz?: the Architects Behind the Building".