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[[Howard B. Bailey (1863-____), Architect|Howard B. Bailey]] | [[Howard B. Bailey (1863-____), Architect|Howard B. Bailey]] | ||
| − | [[Myron G. Farmer, Architect|Myron G. Farmer]] | + | [[Myron G. Farmer (1863-1917), Architect and Contractor|Myron G. Farmer]] |
'''Frank Bailey & Farmer''' was an architectural firm that succeeded [[George William Frank, Jr. (1861-1905), Architect|George W. Frank, Jr.]]'s individual practice. | '''Frank Bailey & Farmer''' was an architectural firm that succeeded [[George William Frank, Jr. (1861-1905), Architect|George W. Frank, Jr.]]'s individual practice. | ||
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==Other Associations== | ==Other Associations== | ||
1890-1891: retained [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]] to make presentation drawings. | 1890-1891: retained [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]] to make presentation drawings. | ||
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| + | 1906-1910: Myron G. Farmer was general manager of Buffalo Expanded Metal Co., Buffalo, New York.[[#References|[10][11]]][[#Notes|[b]]] | ||
==Buildings & Projects== | ==Buildings & Projects== | ||
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F. G. Hamer Store & Office Building (1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] | F. G. Hamer Store & Office Building (1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] | ||
| − | Kearney Opera House (1890), 21st Street and Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska.[[#References|[9]]] | + | Preliminary "Working plans" for Kearney Opera House (1890), 21st Street and Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska.[[#References|[9]]][[#Notes|[c]]] |
Electric Power Station (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[a]]] | Electric Power Station (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[[#Notes|[a]]] | ||
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a. Provisional attribution made by D. Murphy, based on design and materials as evidenced in Nebraska State Historical Society, Photograph Collections; see D4333, 4335, 4336, 4337, 4338, 4339, 4344, 4349. | a. Provisional attribution made by D. Murphy, based on design and materials as evidenced in Nebraska State Historical Society, Photograph Collections; see D4333, 4335, 4336, 4337, 4338, 4339, 4344, 4349. | ||
| − | b. The 1891 Kearney City Directory lists Farmer as an architect, removed to Detroit. | + | b. The 1891 Kearney City Directory lists Farmer as an architect, removed to Detroit. In 1910 he was a contractor, residing in Buffalo, New York. His gravestone in Buffalo lists his birth and death dates as 1863-1917 and his spouse as Marion Frye Farmer (1866-1961).[[#References|[10][11][12]]] |
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| + | c. When Kearney's long-desired new opera house as announced in April 1890, '''Frank, Baily [sic] & Farmer''' were said to be "engaged upon the working plans of the new Kearney National block," referring to the Kearney National Bank which would share the mixed-use Opera House structure. In early May plans were also reviewed from [[William S. Gray (1851-1927), Architect|'''William Gray''']] of Lincoln, [[Francis M. Ellis (1837-1899), Architect|'''F. E. Ellis''']] of Omaha, [[Charles C. Rittenhouse (ca.1852-1937), Architect|'''C. C. Rittenhouse''']] of Hastings, before the very experienced theater designer [[John Bailey McElfatrick (1826-1906), Architect|'''J. B. McElfatrick''']] of St. Louis was selected as the project's architect.[[#References|[9][13][14]]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | 1. ''American Architect & Building News'' 741 (March 8, 1890); drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis, Architect]]. | + | 1. ''American Architect & Building News'' 741 (March 8, 1890); drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]]. |
| − | 2. ''American Architect & Building News'' 737 (February 8, 1890); drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis, Architect]]. | + | 2. ''American Architect & Building News'' 737 (February 8, 1890); drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]]. |
| − | 3. ''American Architect & Building News'' 812 (July 18, 1891) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis, Architect]]. | + | 3. ''American Architect & Building News'' 812 (July 18, 1891) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]]. |
| − | 4. ''American Architect & Building News'' 811 (July 11, 1891) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis, Architect]]. | + | 4. ''American Architect & Building News'' 811 (July 11, 1891) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]]. |
| − | 5. ''American Architect & Building News'' 754 (March 22, 1890) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis, Architect]]. | + | 5. ''American Architect & Building News'' 754 (March 22, 1890) drawing by [[Walter Pell Pulis (ca. 1865-1938), Architect|Walter Pell Pulis]]. |
6. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. | 6. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. | ||
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9. "Will Build at Once--The Kearney Opera House Company Organized--The Building," and "Frank, Baily [sic] & Farmer, architects, are engaged upon the working plans of the new Kearney National block," ''Kearney (Nebraska) Hub'' (April 17, 1890), 4. | 9. "Will Build at Once--The Kearney Opera House Company Organized--The Building," and "Frank, Baily [sic] & Farmer, architects, are engaged upon the working plans of the new Kearney National block," ''Kearney (Nebraska) Hub'' (April 17, 1890), 4. | ||
| − | + | 10. Advertisement for "Buffalo Expanded Metal Co., contractors for Fire-Proof Construction--Sole agents for Expanded Metal Lath," Myron G. Farmer, General Manager, ''The Buffalo (New York) Times'' (June 3, 1906), 35. | |
| − | + | 11. Ancestry.com. ''1910 United States Federal Census,'' s.v. "Myron G. Farmer," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. | |
| + | 12. Ancestry.com. ''U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current,'' s.v. "Myron G. Farmer," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. | ||
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| + | 13. "Local Notes...The following architects are here to make estimates of cost and submit plans and specifications for the new opera house and bank: Ellis...Gray...and Rittenhouse," ''Kearney (Nebraska) Hub'' (May 8, 1890), 4. | ||
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| + | 14. "A Grand Structure. Plans for the New Opera House Accepted Yesterday...J. B. McElfatrick & Sons, of St. Louis, the Architects," ''Kearney (Nebraska) Hub'' (May 17, 1890), 4. | ||
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| + | ==Page Citation== | ||
| + | [[D. Murphy]] & [[E. F. Zimmer]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} December 26, 2023. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:44, 26 December 2023
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Frank Bailey & Farmer was an architectural firm that succeeded George W. Frank, Jr.'s individual practice.
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Kearney, Nebraska, 1890-1891
Lineage of the Firm
1888: George W. Frank, Jr., Architect, Kearney, Nebraska.[7]
1889-1891: Frank Bailey & Farmer, Architects, Kearney, Nebraska.[b]
1891: Frank & Bailey, Architects, Kearney, Nebraska.
1893-1895: Howard B. Bailey, Architect, Kearney, Nebraska.
Other Associations
1890-1891: retained Walter Pell Pulis to make presentation drawings.
1906-1910: Myron G. Farmer was general manager of Buffalo Expanded Metal Co., Buffalo, New York.[10][11][b]
Buildings & Projects
Dated
George W. Frank house (1889), Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska.[5][6] (BF05-161) National Register narrative
Green Terrace Flats (1889), Kearney, Nebraska.[1]
C. H. Elmendorf house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[2]
Stable (1890), George W. Frank, Sr., Kearney, Nebraska.[3][8]
F. G. Hamer Office Building (1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[4][8]
F. G. Hamer Store & Office Building (1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[4]
Preliminary "Working plans" for Kearney Opera House (1890), 21st Street and Central Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska.[9][c]
Electric Power Station (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Midway Loan & Trust Company Building (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Longfellow High School (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Union Pacific Passenger Station (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Walter Comnock house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Curries house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
C. B. Finch house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Mrs. Conner’s house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
E. C. Calkins house (ca. 1890), Kearney, Nebraska.[a]
Undated
House, Kearney, Nebraska.[3]
Notes
a. Provisional attribution made by D. Murphy, based on design and materials as evidenced in Nebraska State Historical Society, Photograph Collections; see D4333, 4335, 4336, 4337, 4338, 4339, 4344, 4349.
b. The 1891 Kearney City Directory lists Farmer as an architect, removed to Detroit. In 1910 he was a contractor, residing in Buffalo, New York. His gravestone in Buffalo lists his birth and death dates as 1863-1917 and his spouse as Marion Frye Farmer (1866-1961).[10][11][12]
c. When Kearney's long-desired new opera house as announced in April 1890, Frank, Baily [sic] & Farmer were said to be "engaged upon the working plans of the new Kearney National block," referring to the Kearney National Bank which would share the mixed-use Opera House structure. In early May plans were also reviewed from William Gray of Lincoln, F. E. Ellis of Omaha, C. C. Rittenhouse of Hastings, before the very experienced theater designer J. B. McElfatrick of St. Louis was selected as the project's architect.[9][13][14]
References
1. American Architect & Building News 741 (March 8, 1890); drawing by Walter Pell Pulis.
2. American Architect & Building News 737 (February 8, 1890); drawing by Walter Pell Pulis.
3. American Architect & Building News 812 (July 18, 1891) drawing by Walter Pell Pulis.
4. American Architect & Building News 811 (July 11, 1891) drawing by Walter Pell Pulis.
5. American Architect & Building News 754 (March 22, 1890) drawing by Walter Pell Pulis.
6. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
7. American Architect & Building News 24:666 (September 29, 1888).
8. St. Croix Architecture (May 24, 2011). www.stcroixarchitecture.com
9. "Will Build at Once--The Kearney Opera House Company Organized--The Building," and "Frank, Baily [sic] & Farmer, architects, are engaged upon the working plans of the new Kearney National block," Kearney (Nebraska) Hub (April 17, 1890), 4.
10. Advertisement for "Buffalo Expanded Metal Co., contractors for Fire-Proof Construction--Sole agents for Expanded Metal Lath," Myron G. Farmer, General Manager, The Buffalo (New York) Times (June 3, 1906), 35.
11. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census, s.v. "Myron G. Farmer," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
12. Ancestry.com. U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current, s.v. "Myron G. Farmer," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
13. "Local Notes...The following architects are here to make estimates of cost and submit plans and specifications for the new opera house and bank: Ellis...Gray...and Rittenhouse," Kearney (Nebraska) Hub (May 8, 1890), 4.
14. "A Grand Structure. Plans for the New Opera House Accepted Yesterday...J. B. McElfatrick & Sons, of St. Louis, the Architects," Kearney (Nebraska) Hub (May 17, 1890), 4.
Page Citation
D. Murphy & E. F. Zimmer, “Frank Bailey & Farmer, Architects,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, December 26, 2023.
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