John Wheeler (1871-1958)

Name

Wheeler, John

Personal Information

Birth/Death:
Occupation:    American architect
Location (state):    MN

AIA Affiliation

Not a member of the AIA.

Biographical Sources

Biographical Information:
Contributed by Northwest Architectural Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis
      John H. Wheeler was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1871. He attended the College of St. Thomas (St. Paul), after which he worked in various architectural offices in the Twin Cities for 14 years, including seven years in the office of Clarence H. Johnston. In 1901-1902, Wheeler was in charge of the Building Inspection Department of St. Paul, and in 1902, he opened a private practice that he maintained for the rest of his life. He specialized in designing buildings - churches, schools, rectories, convents and chapels, for the Catholic Church. John Wheeler died in 1958.

Related Records

Archival Holdings

Northwest Architectural Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis
      John Wheeler collection (N 172)
      Collection contains plans of the alterations and improvements to the Howard Wheeler residence in St. Paul, completed by architect John Wheeler.
For more information https://www.lib.umn.edu/naa

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