Richard W. Grant

Richard W. Grant (1862-1939[1]), often known as R. W. Grant, was an architect based in Beatrice, Nebraska.[2] He designed about 70 schools[1] and at least four Carnegie libraries. A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

He went to college in Illinois but reported he was self-trained as an architect.[1]

Works include:

  • Samuel D. Kilpatrick House (1904-1905), 701 N. 7th, Beatrice, Nebraska, NRHP-listed[3]
  • Geneva Carnegie Library (1911-1913), 1043 G, Geneva, Nebraska[1]
  • Fairfield Carnegie Library (1913), southwest corner 5th & D, Fairfield, Nebraska, NRHP-listed[3]
  • Tekamah Carnegie Library (1914), southwest corner 13th & L, Tekamah, Nebraska, NRHP-listed[3]
  • Wymore Carnegie Library (1914-1919), 1021 W B, Wymore[1]
  • One or more works in North Seventh Street Historic District, Beatrice, Nebraska, NRHP-listed[3]

Note: there was a different R.W. Grant, a carpenter, associated with another NRHP-listed work, the Edward M. Gregg Farm, near Jerome, Idaho.

References
  1. D. Murphy; E. F. Zimmer (December 20, 2015). "Richard W. Grant (1862-1939), Architect". Nebraska State Historical Society. Retrieved October 12, 2019. in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects
  2. "Richard W. Grant Dies". Lincoln Journal Star. April 13, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved October 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
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