Henry Gibel

Henry Gibel (June 1858 – August 23, 1906) was a Swiss-born American architect. He designed many buildings in Tennessee, some of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Early life Henry Gibel was born in Zürich, Switzerland. He graduated from the Polytechnic School, Zurich. He emigrated to the United States, settling in Nashville in the 1880s.

As a partner in the architectural firm Thompson, Gibel, and Asmus, Gibel designed the Mitchell House in Lebanon, Tennessee. They also designed the Nashville Arcade,

Gibel advertised his services in the Confederate Veteran.

Personal life and death On May 26, 1887, Gibel married Louise Jeck, who was born in Hessen, Germany and moved to Nashville at 18. They had three daughters,

Gibel died on August 23, 1906. His funeral was held at the German Methodist Episcopal Church, and he was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery. His widow died in 1949.