James C. Stitt

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James C. Stitt (1866-1949) was an architect based in Norfolk, Nebraska.

At least five of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. [1]

He was born September 28, 1866, in Medusa, New York. [2] He died January 10, 1949. [2]

His business was eventually absorbed into that of Norfolk architect Elbert B. Watson (1879-1963). [3]

Works include:

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "James C. Stitt (1866-1949), Architect". Nebraska State Historical Society.
  3. 1 2 L. Robert Puschendorf (January 6, 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stubbs-Ballah House / MD06-222" (PDF). National Park Service . Retrieved May 16, 2017.
  4. Carnegie Libraries in Nebraska MPS