The War Memorial Building is a historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.. It was designed by architect Edgar Lucian Malvaney, and built in 1939–1940.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the Capitol Green since November 25, 1969.[3]
War Memorial Building | |
![]() War Memorial Building, Jackson, Mississippi | |
Location | Old Capitol Green, Jackson, Mississippi |
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Coordinates | 32°17′59″N 90°10′46″W / 32.299801°N 90.179388°W |
Built | 1939-1940 |
Built by | M. T. Reed Construction Company, W. J. McGee and Son[1] |
Architect | E.L. Malvaney, principal architect[1] |
Part of | Capitol Green (ID69000083[2]) |
Designated CP | November 25, 1969 |
Sculptor Albert Rieker designed two friezes on the building.[4]
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References
edit- ^ a b c "War Memorial Building". Living New Deal.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Elbert Hilliard (October 13, 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Capitol Green". National Park Service. Retrieved March 22, 2018. With aerial photo from c.1963.
- ^ "Albert Rieker". Know Louisiana. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Retrieved March 22, 2018.