Theodore B. Wells
Theodore B. Wells (1889-1976) was an American architect. He was born in North Dakota. He studied at L'ecole des Beaux Arts. Back in North Dakota, he designed many public and commercial buildings.[1][2]
A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
Wells had a sole proprietorship before partnering with Myron Denbrook, Jr. The partnership was located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.[4]
The Wells-Denbrook Architects Office Building in Grand Forks was listed on the National Register in 2014.
Wells served as a president of the North Dakota Association of Architects. During World War I, Wells served with the 307th Engineers, attached to the 82nd Division, serving 22 months, with 13 in France.[4]
Works include (with attribution):
- South Junior High School, 1224 Walnut St., Grand Forks, North Dakota (Wells, Theodore B.), NRHP-listed[3]
- Grand Forks Herald, 120-124 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota (Wells, Theo. B.), NRHP-listed[3]
- Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures, NRHP-listed[3]
- One or more works in Downtown Grand Forks Historic District, NRHP-listed[3]
- Chester Fritz Library and several other buildings at the University of North Dakota.[4]
- Walsh County Courthouse, Grafton, North Dakota (Wells, T.B .), NRHP-listed
References
- Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Walsh County Courthouse". National Park Service. (pages in ND Courthouses TR) and accompanying photos from 1985
- Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: North Dakota County Courthouses (Thematic)". National Park Service.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Daniel Sauerwein (November 29, 2011). "Who Built the Fritz?: the Architects Behind the Building".