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Charles Wellington Walker (1889-1967) was an American architect practicing in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Walker was born in the small city of Strang, Nebraska in 1889. In 1894 his father, Charles W. Walker (a typewriter designer), moved the family to Bridgeport. Walker's architectural training began in 1908, when he worked for Bridgeport architect Ernest G. Southey. That same year he began studying at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1910. He then worked for Leoni W. Robinson in New Haven.〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 Later in 1910, Walker and Walter J. Skinner formed the firm of Skinner & Walker in Bridgeport.〔''Brickbuilder'' June 1910: 153.〕 It lasted until 1919, when both then established independent offices. Walker remained in private practice until his death in 1967.〔''National Cyclopædia of American Biography''. 1971.〕 His firm lasted for a few more years as C. Wellington Walker Associates, led by Flavian F. Arsenault.〔''Bridgeport (CT) Post'' 7 Dec. 1967.〕 After 1950, the bulk of Walker's known commissions were for buildings at the University of Bridgeport. ==Architectural Works== * Alfred C. Fones/Roy E. Tuthill Office Building, 10 Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1912) - The dental office of both men. Demolished.〔''Brickbuilder'' Sept. 1913.〕〔''History of Bridgeport and Vicinity''. New York: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1917.〕 * F. Winthrop Pyle House, 170 Washington Ter., Bridgeport, CT (1913)〔''American Architect'' 26 March. 1913: 8.〕 * Harry L. Sterrett House, 32 Lookout Dr. S., Fairfield, CT (1913)〔''American Architect'' 22 Jan. 1913: 8.〕 * Tracy B. Warren House, 2354 North Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1913) - Demolished.〔''American Architect'' 8 Jan. 1913: 12.〕 * American Chain Co., 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1914)〔''American Machinist'' 7 May 1914: 76.〕 * Charles D. Davis Apartments, 1519 Main St., Bridgeport, CT (1917) - Demolished.〔''American Contractor'' 21 June 1917: 39.〕 * Hearthstone Hall, N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, CT (1919-20) - The residence of Walter B. Lashar. Built under Skinner alone. Now Fairfield University's Bellarmine Hall.〔''American Contractor'' 6 Dec. 1919: 55.〕 * American Legion Annex, 307 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, CT (1919-20) - A large addition to an 1850s Italianate house.〔''Engineering News-record'' 25 Sept. 1919: 254.〕 * Warren Harding High School, 1734 Central Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1924-25)〔''Architectural Forum'' 1924: 94.〕 * Masonic Temple, 3960 Main St., Stratford, CT (1927)〔''Domestic Engineering and the Journal of Mechanical Contracting'' 1927: 118.〕 * Y. M. C. A. Building, 651 State St., Bridgeport, CT (1927)〔''Domestic Engineering and the Journal of Mechanical Contracting'' 1927: 95.〕 * The Chimneys, 124 Old Battery Rd., Bridgeport, CT (1929) - Built for Dudley M. Morris. Bridgeport's largest private residence.〔Prevost, Lisa. "When Location Is the Enemy". ''New York Times'' 9 March 2008.〕 * United States Post Office, 120 Middle St., Bridgeport, CT (1934) * Stratford Town Hall, 2725 Main St., Stratford, CT (1935)〔''Bridgemen's Magazine'' 1935: 473.〕 * Stratford Fire Station, 2712 Main St., Stratford, CT (1940)〔Zurier, Rebecca. ''The American Firehouse: An Architectural and Social History''. New York: Abbeville Press, 1982.〕 * Y. W. C. A. Building, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, CT (1941)〔''Bridgemen's Magazine'' 1941: 150.〕 * Stratford High School Gymnasium, 45 N. Parade St., Stratford, CT (1947)〔''Engineering News-record'' 1947: 148.〕 * City Trust Co. Branch, 1071 E. Main St., Bridgeport, CT (1949)〔"15,000 Crowd East Main St. Bank Opening". ''Bridgeport (CT) Sunday Herald'' 3 April 1949: 22.〕 * Engineering-Technology Building, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1950)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Carlson Library, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1954-55)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1955.〕 * Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1956)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Chaffee Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1957)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Cooper Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1957)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St., Bridgeport, CT (1959) - The plainer rear International Style wings.〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * John J. Cox Student Center, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1960-61)〔"UB Plans Huge Student Center". ''Bridgeport (CT) Sunday Herald'' 28 Aug. 1960.〕 * Marina Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1961)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Barnum Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Eleanor Naylor Dana Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)〔"UB Honors Eleanor Naylor Dana With Dedication of Building Today". ''Bridgeport Post'' 3 Feb. 1963.〕 * Seeley Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)〔''American Architects Directory''. New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962.〕 * Warner Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)〔''Bridgeport (CT) Post'' 14 July 1962.〕 * Bruell & Rennell Halls, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1965) - Later sold to the City.〔''Bridgeport (CT) Post'' 25 April 1965.〕 * Alfred V. Bodine Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1967)〔''Bridgeport (CT) Telegram'' 6 May 1968: 2.〕 Works by C. Wellington Walker Associates: * Front wings, Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St., Bridgeport, CT (1968)〔''Engineering News-record'' 1968: 63.〕 * Isaac E. Schine Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1969-70)〔''Meriden (CT) Morning Record''. 11 Dec. 1968.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「C. Wellington Walker」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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