Edwin May
Edwin May (1823–1880) was an American architect based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He designed several county courthouses, the Indiana State House and other public hospital and school buildings, including the Horace Mann Public School No. He also received patents for his fireproofing designs.
Edwin May
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- Edwin May
- Born
- July 23, 1823
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Died
- 27 February 1880
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Indiana Statehouse
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Edwin May (1823–1880) was an American architect based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He designed several county courthouses, the Indiana State House and other public hospital and school buildings, including the Horace Mann Public School No. He also received patents for his fireproofing designs.
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During the construction of his final project, the Indiana State House, he became paralyzed, traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to recover and died. Adolf Scherrer took over the project. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Louis Henry Gibson worked as a draftsman in his office. His remains are interred at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, Section 25, Lot 191,.
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• Name — Edwin May • Born — July 23, 1823 • Birthplace — Boston, Massachusetts • Died — 27 February 1880 • Significant Buildings — Indiana State House • Illustration — The Indiana Statehouse
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