James C. Holland
James Clinton Holland (1853–1919) was an architect in the U.S. state of Kansas. The firm also operated as J. Holland and Son.
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James C. Holland

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- Name
- James C.
- Birth Name
- James Clinton Holland
- Born
- 2 April 1853
- Birthplace
- Lima, Ohio
- Died
- 28 May 1919
- Place of death
- Topeka, Kansas
- Occupation
- Architect
- Education
- Ohio Northern University
- Nationality
- United States
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James Clinton Holland (1853–1919) was an architect in the U.S. state of Kansas. The firm also operated as J. Holland and Son.
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James C. Holland (1853–1919) was an architect, of American nationality. The architect was born in Lima and died in Topeka. James C. Holland was educated at Ohio Northern University.
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• Name — James C. Holland • Birth Name — James Clinton Holland • Born — 2 April 1853 • Birthplace — Lima, Ohio • Died — 28 May 1919 • Place of death — Topeka, Kansas • Occupation — Architect • Children — 3 • Education — Ohio Northern University
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James C. Holland was born April 2, 1853, in a log cabin in Lima, Ohio. He worked as an architect in Kansas for more than 30 years. He served as state architect for a period of time. In 1882, Holland married Lizzie Baker, with whom he had two sons and a daughter. In 1883-1884 he was chair of the architecture department of Ohio Northern University, his alma mater. He died on May 28, 1919, in Topeka, Kansas. Under various punctuations or spellings for his name, and/or with various partners, many of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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• Illustration — Jefferson County Courthouse • Illustration — Burr Oak United Methodist Church J. C. Holland's or the firm's works include (with attribution): • Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Depot, E. Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Burr Oak School, 776 Kansas, Burr Oak, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Burr Oak United Methodist Church, NE corner Pennsylvania & Washington Sts., Burr Oak, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Clay County Courthouse, 5th and Court Sts., Clay Center, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • One or more works in Downtown Manhattan Historic District, generally including the blocks between Humboldt and Pierre Streets from 3rd to 5th Sts., Manhattan, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • One or more works in Fairbury Commercial Historic District, roughly bounded by 6th, F, 3rd, and B Sts., and RR tracks, Fairbury, NE (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Jefferson County Courthouse, Courthouse Sq., Fairbury, NE (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Jewell County Jail, Jct. of Center and Madison, NE corner, Mankato, KS (Holland, James C.), NRHP-listed • Marion County Courthouse, 3rd and Williams Sts., Marion, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Mitchell County Courthouse, Main St. and Hersey Ave., Beloit, KS (Holland, J. C.), NRHP-listed • Ness County Bank, Main St. and Pennsylvania Ave., Ness City, KS (Holland & Hopkins), NRHP-listed • Old Junction City High School, Adams and 6th Sts., Junction City, KS (Holland & Squires), NRHP-listed • Osborne County Courthouse, 423 W. Main St., Osborne, KS (Holland, J. C. & Squires), NRHP-listed • Rice County Courthouse, 101 W. Commercial St., Lyons, KS (J. C. Holland and Son), NRHP-listed • Riley County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS (Holland, J. C. & F. C. Squires), NRHP-listed • Thomas County Courthouse, 300 N. Court, Colby, KS (Holland, J. C. & Squires, Frank), NRHP-listed • Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, 23 Commercial St., Washington, KS (Holland, James C.), NRHP-listed
The Osborne County Courthouse is a finalist for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Architecture because it is a shining example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style courthouses of Kansas, renowned for the originality of its decorative interior. The courthouse was designed by the renowned architect firm of Holland Squires of Topeka. Senior partner James C. Holland served as Kansas State Architect in 1895-189
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1853
James C. Holland was born on 2 April 1853.
1919
James C. Holland died on 28 May 1919.
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