Ernest G. Southey

Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945) was an American architect in practice in Bridgeport, Connecticut, during the first half of the twentieth century.

Life and career Ernest Guy Southey was born January 23, 1874. His practice spanned almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period he designed churches, commercial buildings, private homes and the Bassick High School (1929). He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in 1931.

In 1918 Southey was married to Lena Timoney, née Dean. Her first husband, with whom she had had a son, had died in 1912. From 1936 until the outbreak of World War II Southey worked in partnership with his stepson, David Ludgate Southey, who had been educated at the University of Pennsylvania. Ernest Southey died November 20, 1945,

Several of his designs contribute to historic districts listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.

Architectural works 1902 — William N. Beardsley house, Park Ave, Bridgeport A contributing property to the NRHP-listed Marina Park Historic District. 1902 — Danbury High School, White St, Danbury Demolished. 1910 — Bijou Theatre, Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 1910 — William L. Taylor house, Soundview Rd, Westport A contributing property to the NRHP-listed Compo–Owenoke Historic District. 1913 — William B. Leigh house, Waldemere Ave, Bridgeport As of 2025, Waldemere Hall of the University of Bridgeport. 1914 — City Savings Bank Building, Main St, Bridgeport 1915 — Dudley M. Morris House, Linden Ave, Bridgeport As of 2025, Wistaria Hall of the University of Bridgeport. 1918 — Casino, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut 1924 — Bridgeport Gas Light Building, Main St, Bridgeport 1924 — Morris Plan Bank Building, Bank St, Bridgeport 1925 — Alexander L. DeLaney house, Lyon Ter, Bridgeport A contributing property to the NRHP-listed Golden Hill Historic District. 1929 — Bassick High School, Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 1930 — Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, Main St, Bridgeport A contributing property to the NRHP-listed Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District. 1931 — Bridgeport Hydraulic Building, Main St, Bridgeport A contributing property to the NRHP-listed Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District.