About Bernard C. Wetzel
Lived 1876 – 1952 (aged 76). Bernard C. Wetzel was an American architect.
Bernard Christian Wetzel (March 18, 1876 – July 12, 1952), was an American architect in Detroit, Michigan. He worked at various firms before establishing his own in 1907, B. C. Wetzel Company. He designed several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early life and family Wetzel was born on March 18, 1876, in Zilwaukee, Michigan. His parents immigrated from Germany. He was Lutheran.
In 1901, he was married to Mary Winters; Wetzel was survived by his wife Mabel. Ralph Phelps Building (1910) at Michigan Avenue and First Street Deluxe Theatre (1916–1918), 9355 Kercheval, Indian Village, Detroit, Michigan Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan (1924), 3500 McDougall Street, Detroit, Michigan; NRHP-listed Gesu Catholic High School (1924–1925), Detroit, Michigan Andrew Jackson Intermediate School (1928; later known as Ronald McNair Middle School), Detroit, Michigan Julius L. Knack House at 3426 Iroquois, Indian Village, Detroit, Michigan
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Who was Bernard C. Wetzel?
American architect (1876–1952)
When was Bernard C. Wetzel born?
Bernard C. Wetzel was born on 18 March 1876 in Zilwaukee.
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Bernard C. Wetzel died on 12 July 1952 in Detroit.
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Bernard C. Wetzel was an architect.
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Bernard C. Wetzel was American.
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