H. E. Kirkemo

Henry Elmer "Kirk" Kirkemo (July 26, 1894 - March 22, 1987)[1][2] was an American architect principally known for his work in western Montana and, in particular, in Missoula, Montana. His son, James W. Kirkemo, later took over his architecture practice.[3] His papers are maintained at the University of Montana - Missoula.[4] At the time of the 1930 and 1940 United States Censuses, Kirkemo was living in Missoula with his wife Lillian and son James Wallace Kirkemo.[5][6]

Wilma Theatre

He worked together with A.J. Gibson (1862-1928) and with Ole Bakke (1889-1925).[7]

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[8]

Works include:

• Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, 211 S. 4th St. Hamilton, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed[8]
• Missoula Laundry Company, 111 E. Spruce St. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed[8]
• Wilma Theatre, 104 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed[8]
• Zip Auto, 251 W. Main St. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed[8]
• One or more works in Hamilton Commercial Historic District, Main, N. Second, S. Second, S. Third, and State Sts. Hamilton, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed[8]