Charles Ronald Aldrich
American architect
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Charles Ronald Aldrich (July 12, 1866 – June 30, 1939) was an architect active in Minnesota in the late 19th century and the west coast of the United States in the early 20th century.
Charles Ronald Aldrich | |
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| Born | July 12, 1866 Utica, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1939 (aged 72) |
| Education | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | University of Minnesota Armory Judson-Rives Building Central Building Olds, Wortman & King |
Life and career
Aldrich was born in Utica, Michigan[1]</ref> on July 12, 1866.[2] In 1885, he and his family moved to Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelors of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1888. After graduating, Aldrich worked as an architect and instructor at his alma-mater, and in 1899, he opened his own practice in the area.[1][3]
In 1905, Aldrich relocated to Seattle. He was listed as a draftsman in 1905, worked as an architect for the Trustee Company from 1905 to 1910, and then as a principal architect for his own firm from 1910 to 1914. He partnered with G.A. Hunt from 1911 to 1914.[1][4]
Aldrich died on June 30, 1939.[2]
Architectural style
Buildings designed by Aldrich were often understated and featured spare use of revival style decorative elements, particularly Beaux Arts.[3]
Works
Aldrich's significant works include:[1]
Minneapolis–Saint Paul
- C.R. Aldrich House, Saint Anthony Park, (1895)
- University of Minnesota Armory, 15 Church Street SE (1895-1896), NRHP-listed[5]
- Dr. M.H. Reynolds House, Blake Avenue and Langford Park West (1900)
- University of Minnesota Physics Building, (1900-1901), NRHP-listed[5]
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall (1902)
- University of Minnesota State Farm Chemical Laboratory (1902)
- Minneapolis Public Library, John S. Pillsbury Branch (1902-1904)
Elsewhere in Minnesota
- Saint John's University Gymnasium (aka "Guild Hall"), Collegeville (1901)
- Thief River Falls High School, Thief River Falls (1902)
Elsewhere
- Judson-Rives Building, 424 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, California (1906-7), NRHP-listed[6]
- Central Building, Seattle, Washington (1909)
- Olds, Wortman and King Department Store, Portland, Oregon (1910), NRHP-listed[3][4]
- Fleischmann's Yeast Factory, Sumner, Washington