Frank Baldwin Hunter

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Frank Baldwin Hunter (June 17, 1883-Jan. 5, 1958) was an architect and pool designer in Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of his career was as the City Architect for Indianapolis. [1]

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Born in Covington, Kentucky, he moved to Indianapolis in 1889. He started his own practice in 1907. [2] He had an office in the State Life Building. He designed residences, theaters, and a sanitarium. [3]

Architect Edgar O. Hunter was his brother. [4] Both brothers were members of the Commerical Club of Indianapolis. [5] John H. Hunter, a traveling salesman in Indianapolis, was their father. [6]

He patented a system for man-made beach pools. [7]

He advertised himself as, "A designer of homes of distinction and beauty." [8] He was pictured and quoted in an advertisement for Celotex insulation. [9]

His wife was a music aficionado. [10]

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