Morris Frederick Bell
Morris Frederick Bell (August 8, 1849 – August 2, 1929) was an American architect known primarily for his institutional buildings but also for his domestic and commercial structures. His best known work is the David R. Francis Quadrangle the historic center of the University of Missouri including Jesse Hall. He also designed state correctional schools in Boonville, Chillicothe, and Tipton; and state mental hospitals in Fulton, Higginsville, and Nevada.
Morris Frederick Bell
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- Name
- Morris Frederick Bell
- Born
- 18 August 1849
- Birthplace
- Hagerstown, Maryland, US
- Died
- 2 August 1929
- Place of death
- Fulton, Missouri, US
- Education
- Duff's College
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Jesse Hall · Francis Quadrangle
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
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Morris Frederick Bell (August 8, 1849 – August 2, 1929) was an American architect known primarily for his institutional buildings but also for his domestic and commercial structures. His best known work is the David R. Francis Quadrangle the historic center of the University of Missouri including Jesse Hall. He also designed state correctional schools in Boonville, Chillicothe, and Tipton; and state mental hospitals in Fulton, Higginsville, and Nevada.
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Biography
Bell, a democrat, was also active in civic life, especially Masonic organizations. He trained and employed William Lincoln Garver as an assistant. Garver would later go on to have a stand-alone career.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Morris Frederick Bell • Born — 18 August 1849 • Birthplace — Hagerstown, Maryland, US • Died — 2 August 1929 • Place of death — Fulton, Missouri, US • Education — Duff's College • Significant Buildings — Jesse Hall, Brandon-Bell-Collier House • Significant Projects — David R. Francis Quadrangle
Notable works
Notable works
• Jesse Hall the main building of the University of Missouri, listed as part of the Francis Quadrangle Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places • M. Fred Bell Rental Cottage in Fulton, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • M. Fred Bell Speculative Cottage in Fulton, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Brandon-Bell-Collier House in Fulton, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Chillicothe Industrial Home for Girls in Chillicothe, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Court Street Historic Residential District in Fulton, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Downtown Fulton Historic District in Fulton, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places • Missouri State Penitentiary Warden's House in Jefferson City, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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1849
Morris Frederick Bell was born on 8 August 1849.
1929
Morris Frederick Bell died on 2 August 1929.
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Morris Frederick Bell was born at Hagerstown.
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Morris Frederick Bell died at Fulton.
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Hagerstown.
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Fulton.
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Morris Frederick Bell was born in Hagerstown.
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Morris Frederick Bell died in Fulton.
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- 1.http://shs.umsystem.edu/historicmissourians/name/b/bell/index.html#references morris Frederick Bell Historic Missourians
- 2.Christensen, Lawrence O. Dictionary of Missouri Biography. University of Missouri Press. October 1999. 9780826260161.
- 3.2010a.
Bibliography printed in the source article · 3
- Ohman, Marian M. Initial Study of Architect M.F. Bell, 1849–1929, His Contributions to the State of Missouri. Columbia: University of Missouri, 1970.
- Christensen, Lawrence O., William E. Foley, Gary R. Kremer, and Kenneth H. Winn, eds. Dictionary of Missouri Biography. Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1999. pp. 55–56
- "General Bell Left His Imprint on Missouri." Fulton Sun-Gazette. April 27, 1980. p. 12.
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