Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps
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| Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | June 2, 1882 |
| Birth place | Reno, Nevada |
| Date of death | February 11, 1969 (aged 86) |
| Place of death | Reno, Nevada |
| Work | |
| Practice name | DeLongchamps, O'Brien and Wells |
| Significant buildings | Washoe County Courthouse Reno Main Post Office Riverside Hotel |
Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps (June 2, 1882 - February 11, 1969) was an American architect. He was one of Nevada's most prolific architects, yet is notable for entering the architectural profession with no extensive formal training.
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[edit] Life
[edit] Early life and education
Born Frederic Joseph DeLonchant in Reno, Nevada on January 2, 1882, he was raised in Washoe County, graduating from Reno High School in 1900, then the University of Nevada in 1904 with a degree in mining engineering.
[edit] Career
DeLongchamps was employed as a mining engineer and draftsman in Inyo County, California before he embarked on a career in architecture. He spent a short time in San Francisco where he may have apprenticed, but he returned to Nevada in 1907 and formed a partnership with Ira W. Tesch.
From 1909 to 1938, DeLongchamps maintained his own firm and became one of Nevada's most prolific architects. He designed both private and public buildings including nine county courthouses in Nevada and California. He was awarded the contract to design the Nevada Buildings for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915), winning a silver medal for his work. DeLongchamps was appointed Nevada State Architect in 1919 and was the only person to hold the position, which was abolished in 1926. During this time, he designed many state buildings.
In 1939, George L. F. O'Brien joined DeLongchamps in partnership in Reno, and Hewitt Wells added his name to the association in 1962. The architectural firm of DeLongchamps, O'Brien and Wells continued to design buildings, mainly in the Reno area, into the 1960s.
[edit] Legacy
DeLongchamps died in Reno, Nevada on February 11, 1969. He was survived by his son, Galen (08 Aug 1916-22 Jul 2001).
[edit] Work
[edit] Buildings
- Douglas County High School
- Washoe County Courthouse
- Alpine County Courthouse
- Webster School
- Riverside Hotel
- Nevada State Capitol
[edit] Awards
- Silver medal, Panama Pacific International Exposition, 1915, Nevada Buildings
- Distinguished Service Award, University of Nevada, Reno, 1966
[edit] References
- A Guide to the Frederic J. Delongchamps Architectural Drawings And Papers Collection, University of Nevada, Reno
