List of buildings by Frank Pierce Milburn

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The following buildings were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn and/or the firm Milburn & Heister.

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Government and legislative buildings

Courthouses

Transportation

Commercial buildings

Churches

Museums

Schools

Residences

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