Brinton B. Davis

Brinton Beauregard Davis (January 23, 1862 – June 27, 1952) was an architect in Kentucky. More than a dozen of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Brinton B. Davis
Born
Brinton Beauregard Davis

(1862-01-23)January 23, 1862
Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 1952(1952-06-27) (aged 90)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Burial placeCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationArchitect
Spouse
Clara Benbrook
​
(m. 1889)​
Children2

Biography

Davis was born on January 23, 1862, in Natchez, Mississippi. His parents were Jacob Davis and Mary Davis née Gamble.[1][2]

He married Clara Benbrook on February 23, 1889, and they had two children.[1]

In 1892, Davis began practicing as an architect in Paducah, Kentucky, but in 1902, he moved his practice to Louisville, where he stayed for the remainder of his career.[1]

He served as a captain of infantry in the Third Kentucky Volunteers during the Spanish–American War.[2]

Davis died in Louisville on June 27, 1952, and was interred in Cave Hill Cemetery.[1]

Some of his works were covered in a study, "Buildings on the Western Kentucky University campus TR".[3][4][5]

Works
Van Meter Hall
  • Duncan, Stuart E. and Annie L., Estate, 404 Mockingbird Valley Rd., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Pioneer Log Cabin, Kentucky St., near jct. with University Dr., Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Board of Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, 1115 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Cherry Hall, College St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Fire Department Headquarters, 1135 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Health Buildings-Gymnasium, Normal Dr., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Heating Plant, Dogwood Dr., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Home Economics Building, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Industrial Arts Building, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Inter-Southern Insurance Building (later called the Kentucky Home Life Building), 239-247 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton,B.) NRHP-listed[1][4]
  • Jefferson County Armory (later called Louisville Gardens), 525 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[1][4]
  • Kentucky Building, Russellville Rd., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Kentucky Electric Building, 619 S Fourth St, Louisville, Kentucky[6]
  • President's Home, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Snell, Perry, Hall, State St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Springfield Baptist Church, Lincoln Park Rd., Springfield, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Stadium, Russellville Rd., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Van Meter Hall, 15th St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • West Hall, Virginia Garrett Ave., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]
  • Gordon Wilson Hall, 15th St., Western Kentucky University campus, Bowling Green, KY (Davis, Brinton B.) NRHP-listed[4]

References
  1. Kleber, John E. (ed.) (2001). "Davis, Brinton Beauregard". The Encyclopedia of Louisville. Lexington, Kentucky: University Press of Kentucky. p. 239. ISBN 0-8131-2100-0. Retrieved April 10, 2015. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  2. LaBree, Ben, ed. (1916). Press Reference Book of Prominent Kentuckians. Louisville, Kentucky: The Standard Printing Company. p. 161. Retrieved December 23, 2021 – via Internet Archive.
  3. "Brinton B. Davis Buildings on the Western Kentucky University Campus". National Park Service. (pages 8-16 and 8-17 of Warren County MRA)
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  5. Kenneth T. Gibbs; Jayne C. Henderson & Lee D. Walker (September 21, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Warren County Multiple Resource Area". (omitting section 8)
  6. "Kentucky Electric Will Have Fourth-Street Home". The Courier-Journal. March 29, 1912. p. 10. Retrieved December 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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