Alexander Blair
Alexander Blair III (April 22, 1867–November 16, 1931) was an American architect. He designed the Grand Opera House (1884) in Macon, Georgia, eight Georgia county courthouses, and other buildings. His father was also an architect and his son Algernon Blair (1873-1952) was a prominent builder.
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Alexander Blair
- Name
- Alexander Blair
- Birth Name
- Alexander Blair III
- Born
- 22 April 1867
- Died
- 16 November 1931
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- architect
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Alexander Blair III (April 22, 1867–November 16, 1931) was an American architect. He designed the Grand Opera House (1884) in Macon, Georgia, eight Georgia county courthouses, and other buildings. His father was also an architect and his son Algernon Blair (1873-1952) was a prominent builder.
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• Name — Alexander Blair • Birth Name — Alexander Blair III • Born — 22 April 1867 • Died — 16 November 1931 • Children — Algernon Blair
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• Decatur County Courthouse, Bainbridge, Georgia - the first courthouse he designed • The Academy, now the Grand Opera House, Macon, Georgia, 621 Mulberry Street • Telfair County Courthouse, McRae, Georgia (1906) • Cairo, Georgia Depot (Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) (1905) • Murray County Courthouse, Chatsworth, Georgia (1916) • Turner County Courthouse, Ashburn, Georgia (1908) with Peter E. Dennis • Wilkinson County Courthouse, Irwinton, Georgia (1924) • Montgomery County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, Georgia (1907) • Alexander Blair residence, Macon, Georgia • Nicholas M. Block house, Macon, Georgia, on College Street • Dr. Thomas N. Baker House, Macon, Georgia (1908) on Vineville Avenue
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1867
Alexander Blair was born on 22 April 1867.
1931
Alexander Blair died on 16 November 1931.
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