John K. Dow
Dow (1861-1961) was an American architect. He designed the NRHP-listed Coolidge–Rising House, the NRHP-listed Grace Baptist Church, and the NRHP-listed Empire State Building. They also designed Van Doren Hall and the Veterinary Science Building on the campus of Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
John K. Dow
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- Name
- John K.
- Born
- September 21, 1861 or 1862
- Birthplace
- Gaylord, Minnesota, U.S.
- Died
- June 2, 1961
- Place of death
- Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
- Occupation
- Architect
- Nationality
- United States
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Dow (1861-1961) was an American architect. He designed the NRHP-listed Coolidge–Rising House, the NRHP-listed Grace Baptist Church, and the NRHP-listed Empire State Building. They also designed Van Doren Hall and the Veterinary Science Building on the campus of Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
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• Name — John K. Dow • Born — September 21, 1861 or 1862 • Birthplace — Gaylord, Minnesota, U.S. • Died — June 2, 1961 • Place of death — Kirkland, Washington, U.S. • Occupation — Architect • Illustration — The Empire State Building, designed by Dow.
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