Fred. L. Bonfoey

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Fred. L. Bonfoey (April 28, 1870 - January 23, 1933) was an American architect. He was a prolific designer of bungalows in Charlotte, North Carolina. [1] [2] Bonfoey came to Charlotte from Connecticut in 1918. His bungalow style homes are in the Elizabeth, Dilworth, and Plaza-Midwood sections of Charlotte. Bonfoey lived at 1509 North Davidson Street. [3] [4]

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References

  1. CHARLOTTE ARCHITECTURE: Design Through Time Part 1 by Dr. Thomas W. Hanchett [ failed verification ]
  2. "Dilworth Historic District, Charlotte City, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC, 28203".
  3. Charlotte Observer (January 24, 1933)
  4. Hanchett, Sorting Out the New South City, p163)
  5. 1 2 Armature Company Complex

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