Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945)[1] was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Ernest Guy Southey
Born1874
Died1945
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsBassick High School
Westport Town Hall, Westport, 1908.
Casino, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, 1918.
Bassick High School, Bridgeport, 1928.
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, Bridgeport, 1930.

Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.[2]

Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.[3]

At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ Southey, Ernest. "Ernest Guy Southey, Find-a-grave Memorial". Find-A-Grave.
  2. ^ Withey, Henry F. and Elsie Rathburn Withey. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased). 1956.
  3. ^ "David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974)" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. http://public.aia.org/. n.d. Web.
  4. ^ "Marina Park Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1982.
  5. ^ American Architect and Building News 17 May 1902: x.
  6. ^ "Town Hall NRHP Nomination". 1982.
  7. ^ Dunne, Susan. "A Restored Gem: Bridgeport's Bijou". Hartford (CT) Courant 2 Dec. 2011. Web.
  8. ^ Witkowski, Mary K. and Bruce Williams. Images of America: Bridgeport on the Sound. 2001.
  9. ^ "Compo/Owenoke Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1991.
  10. ^ Palmquist, David W. Bridgeport: A Pictorial History. 1981.
  11. ^ "Waldemere Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ [permanent dead link]. 2006. Web.
  12. ^ Architecture Feb. 1915: 97.
  13. ^ "Wistaria Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ [permanent dead link]. 2006. Web.
  14. ^ "Seaside Park NRHP Nomination". 1982.
  15. ^ American Contractor 22 June 1918: 52.
  16. ^ Gas Industry 1924: 293.
  17. ^ Sterner, Daniel. "Morris Plan Bank, Bridgeport (1924)". http://historicbuildingsct.com/. 20 Feb. 2012. Web.
  18. ^ Bridgeport (CT) Telegram 29 Nov. 1924: 6.
  19. ^ Iron Age 1928.
  20. ^ a b "Historic Resources of Downtown Bridgeport". 1987.
  21. ^ Bridgemen's Magazine 1932: 293.