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Albert L. Harris

1869 – 1933

British-born architect of Washington, D.C.

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Lived 1869 – 1933 (aged 63–64). Albert L. Harris was an American architect.

Albert L. Harris (1869 – February 24, 1933) was an American architect who worked primarily in Washington, D.C. He was born in Wales and emigrated to the United States as a young child. He worked for architectural firms in Chicago and Baltimore and then Washington, where he also obtained an architectural degree from George Washington University. He was a part-time professor there while also working for the US Navy and then the city of Washington where he served as the city's Municipal Architect from 1921 until his death in 1933. A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Lincoln Playground Field House (1934), listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites

MacFarland Junior High School (1925), 4400 Iowa Ave NW, NRHP-listed

Mitchell Park Field House (1931), 1801 23rd Street NW, listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and , submitted for listing on the NRHP.

Roosevelt High School (1932), 4301 13th Street NW

Twin Oaks Playground and Field House (1934), 4025 14th Street NW, NRHP-listed in 2020

Woodrow Wilson High School (1935), 3950 Chesapeake St, NW, NRHP-listed

Bird House and Reptile and Amphibian House of the Washington Zoo

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1869, Abergynolwyn
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert L. Harris?

British-born architect of Washington, D.C.

When was Albert L. Harris born?

Albert L. Harris was born in 1869 in Abergynolwyn.

When did Albert L. Harris die?

Albert L. Harris died on 24 February 1933.

What was Albert L. Harris's occupation?

Albert L. Harris was an architect.

What nationality was Albert L. Harris?

Albert L. Harris was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert L. Harris

· Wikidata: Q60544850

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