Perry Crosier

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Perry E. Crosier (1890-1953 [1] ) was an architect based in Minnesota, best known for the theatres he designed throughout Minnesota. He also designed apartment complexes and residences. [1] Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

He was born November 17, 1890, in Minneapolis. In 1909 he became a draftsman for Minneapolis architect Harry W. Jones. During 1910-13 he worked variously for architects Bertrand and Chamberlin, for a real estate firm, for a building contractor, and more. [1]

He worked independently later. His firm became Perry E. Crosier & Son, in 1946, when his son Paul joined. He died in August 1953. [1]

Works by "Perry Crosier" or "Perry Crosier and Son" include:

theatres in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area

In collaboration with Liebenberg & Kaplan:

other theatres

Other works include:

He is reported to have designed 1211, 1215, 1221, 1227, and 1233 Russell Avenue North, and the Tazewell Apartments in St. Paul. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Northwest Architectural Archives Perry Crosier Papers, University of Minnesota archives, as reported at [https://historichomewood.blogspot.com/2015/02/perry-crosier-architect-of-two-homes-on.html "Perry Crosier, Architect", a Historic Homewood Neighborhood blog
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Little Falls Commercial Historic District". National Park Service . 1994. Retrieved April 13, 2020. With 40 accompanying pictures by Joe Roberts from 1993 (photo #1 is the theatre
  3. "405 W WALNUT ST | Property Record". January 2012.