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Wilfred Elizur Griggs (1866-1918) was an American architect from Waterbury, Connecticut. Wilfred E. Griggs was born in Waterbury on May 2, 1866, to Henry C. and Mary Bassett (Foote) Griggs. He attended the Waterbury English and Classical School until about 1882, when he went to work for the Waterbury Clock Company. In 1884 he began attending classes at the Sheffield Scientific School, in New Haven, receiving his degree in 1887.〔''Men of Progress''. Ed. Richard Burton. 1898.〕 After, he went to Columbia University in New York, where he studied architecture, graduating in 1889.〔''Catalogue of Officers and Graduates of Columbia University''. 1916.〕 For the next few years he worked for New York architects, possibly including Charles D. Marvin, a slightly older architect. In 1891 he returned to Waterbury, where he opened an office. A few months later he partnered with the much older Robert W. Hill, with the stated aim of taking over Hill's office at his retirement, and so succeeded to the business. Circa 1895 he reassociated with Hill, who soon returned to retirement, this time permanently.〔 Griggs practiced alone until 1900, when he associated with William E. Hunt, as Griggs & Hunt. Griggs & Hunt grew into Waterbury's leading architectural firm, and lasted until Hunt moved to Torrington in late 1914.〔Pape, William J. ''History of Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley, Connecticut''. 1918.〕〔''American Architect'' 24 March 1915: iv.〕 After that, Griggs practiced alone until his death on June 24, 1918. Though temporarily managed by Griggs' estate, in early 1919 Fred A. Webster, Griggs' chief draughtsman, took over the business under his own name.〔''American Contractor'' 8 Feb. 1919: 39.〕 ==Architectural Works== ;Wilfred E. Griggs, 1891-1900: * Theological Hall, Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee (1891) - Demolished.〔''Sanitary News'' 18 April 1891: 288.〕 * Y. M. C. A. Building, 136 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1892) - Demolished.〔 * Odd Fellows Building, 36 N. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1894-95)〔 * U. S. Rubber Administration Building, Maple St., Naugatuck, Connecticut (1895) - With Hill. Demolished 2014.〔''American Architect and Building News'' 31 Aug. 1895: xvii.〕 * Terry Block, 76 Main St., Ansonia, Connecticut (1896) - Upper two floors removed.〔''American Architect and Building News'' 4 April 1896: xiii.〕 * Hurlbut National Bank Building, Main St., Winsted, Connecticut (1897) - Demolished.〔''American Architect and Building News'' 3 April 1897: 8.〕 * Webster School, 90 Platt St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1898) ;Griggs & Hunt, 1900-1914: * Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St., Thomaston, Connecticut (1900-01) * David C. Griggs House, 175 Pine St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1901) * Camp Building, 140 Bank St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1903) - Home of Reid & Hughes.〔''Brickbuilder'' October 1902: 220.〕 * Elton Hotel, 30 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1903-04) - With Bowditch & Stratton of Boston.〔''Engineering Record'' 25 April 1903: 450.〕 * Margaret Croft School, 20 S. Elm St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1904)〔 * Frank B. Noble House, 191 Woodruff Ave., Watertown, Connecticut (1904) * Rice Building, 148 Grand St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1904)〔''Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide'' 3 September 1904: 486.〕 * Whittemore Building, 213-219 Bank St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1904) * Waterbury Boys' Club, Cottage Pl., Waterbury, Connecticut (1905) - Demolished.〔''Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide'' 29 April 1905: 936.〕 * Thomas Neary Memorial Building, 203 Church St., Naugatuck, Connecticut (1906)〔''Engineering News'' 3 May 1906: 162.〕 * Marjorie Hayden House, 70 Pine St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1908)〔 * New Haven County Courthouse (Remodeling), 7 Kendrick Ave., Waterbury, Connecticut (1909-11)〔''American Architect'' 8 September 1909: 6.〕 * Hampson Building, 99 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1910) - Demolished.〔''Brickbuilder'' November 1910: 262.〕 * Hitchcock and Northrop Apartments, 164-182 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1910)〔 * Torrington Electric Light Building, 69 Water St., Torrington, Connecticut (1910)〔''American Architect'' 13 July 1910: 6.〕 * Lilley Building, 81 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1911-12)〔 * Masonic Temple, 160 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1912)〔''American Architect and Building News'' 26 June 1912: 8.〕 * Standard Building, 14-20 N. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1912) - Demolished.〔 ;Wilfred E. Griggs, 1914-1918: * Steele Building, 41 W. Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1917) - Demolished.〔 * Lewis L. Loomer, 60 Coniston Ave., Waterbury, Connecticut (1918)〔''American Contractor'' 17 August 1918: 49.〕 * Joseph Telford House, 538 Main St., Waterbury, Connecticut (1918)〔''American Contractor'' 16 March 1918: 53.〕 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「Wilfred E. Griggs」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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