Morris Frederick Bell
American architect (1849ā1929) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Morris Frederick Bell (August 8, 1849 ā August 2, 1929) was an American architect known primarily for his institutional buildings but also for his domestic and commercial structures. His best known work is the David R. Francis Quadrangle the historic center of the University of Missouri including Jesse Hall.[1] He also designed state correctional schools in Boonville, Chillicothe, and Tipton; and state mental hospitals in Fulton, Higginsville, and Nevada. Bell, a democrat, was also active in civic life, especially Masonic organizations.[2] He trained and employed William Lincoln Garver as an assistant. Garver would later go on to have a stand-alone career.
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Morris Frederick Bell | |
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Born | (1849-08-18)August 18, 1849 |
Died | August 2, 1929(1929-08-02) (aged 80) Fulton, Missouri, US |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Duff's College |
Occupation | Architect |
Buildings | Jesse Hall, Brandon-Bell-Collier House |
Projects | David R. Francis Quadrangle |
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