George Turner (architect)
George Palmer Turner (November 8, 1896 – November 13, 1984) was an American architect principally known for his residential designs in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of Alabama, he studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and in France before returning to his home state. A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[1] At the time of the 1930 United States Census, Turner was living in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife Dorothy Hays Turner (1896-1982) and their children Dorothy and George.[2] Turner died in 1984 and is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham.[3]
Turner's works include:
- One or more works in Belview Heights Historic District, roughly along 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, and 45th Streets, and M and Martin Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed[1]
- One or more works in Howard College Estates Historic District, roughly along 77th Way, 77th Place, Vanderbilt Street, 8th Court, 8th, Rugby, and Belmont Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed[1]
- One or more works in Lakewood Historic District, roughly bounded by Lee Avenue, 82nd Street, Spring Street, and 80th Street, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed[1]
- One or more works in South East Lake Historic District, roughly Bounded by 78th, and 8th Streets, and Division, First, Second, and Fifth Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed[1]
- Seven Gables, 650 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, Alabama[4]
See also
- George and Nancy Turner House, 78 S. C Street, Fremont, Nebraska Turner, George
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Census entry for George Turner and family. Turner is identified as an architect, age 33, born in Alabama. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Year: 1930; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 226.0; FHL microfilm: 2339759.
- ↑ "George Palmer Turner". Find A Grave.
- ↑ "Seven Gables". Tallassee Chamber of Commerce.
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