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Lewis F. Goodrich (1848-1929), frequently known as L. F. Goodrich, was an American architect based in Augusta, Georgia. He designed public buildings in Georgia and South Carolina.
Lewis Ford Goodrich | |
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Born | |
Died | July 27, 1929 81) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Architect |
Lewis Ford Goodrich was born July 8, 1848, in Augusta to William Henry Goodrich, a contractor and builder,[lower-alpha 1] and Susan (Clark) Goodrich.[1] As a young man Goodrich worked variously in the grocery and furniture businesses,[2][3] but was otherwise associated with his father. After his father's death in 1877, he succeeded to the business. He opened an architect's office in Augusta in 1888.[4] Goodrich's works included a number of county courthouses and the Athens City Hall. By 1913 his chief assistant was Cortez Clark.[5] In December 1915 Goodrich formed the firm of Goodrich, Hoefer & Clark with Clark and former New York City architect Herman W. Hoefer.[6] Hoefer returned north soon after the Augusta fire of 1916, which destroyed their offices, and the firm of Goodrich & Clark continued until the retirement of Goodrich in 1920. Clark then practiced in partnership with J. B. Story into the 1930s.[7]
Goodrich was married in 1872 to Lena Walker, who died in 1916.[8] In later life, Goodrich lived in White Plains, Georgia. He died July 27, 1929.[1]
In 1892 Goodrich was among the organizers of the Southern Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.[9] He was the chapter's first vice president, and its second president.[10] The chapter faltered and was inactive from 1896, but is seen as a major step in the professionalization of architecture in the South.[11]
At least seven buildings designed or renovated by Goodrich have been listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places, and another contributes to a listed historic district.
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