Frank W. Gibb

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Frank W. Gibb (died 1932) [1] was an architect in Little Rock, Arkansas. [2]

He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) during 1901–1917 [3] He is credited with design work for 60 courthouses in Arkansas. [1]

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. [4]

Works include:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Arkansas Historic Preservation Program: Yell County Courthouse, Dardanelle, Yell County". Arkansas Preservation. Archived from the original on 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  2. Story, Kenneth (Winter 2000). "Arkansas Listings in the National Register of Historic Places: The Courthouses of Frank W. Gibb". The Arkansas Historical Quarterly. 59 (4): 445–449. doi:10.2307/40023195. JSTOR   40023195.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2011-12-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.