George A. Ferris and Son

George A. Ferris and Son was an architectural firm in Reno, Nevada, consisting of partners George Ashmead Ferris (1859-1948)[1][2] and his son Lehman "Monk" Ferris (1893-1996).[3] The partnership lasted from just 1928 to 1932;[4] both father and son however were individually prominent.

A number of the firm's or individual Ferris works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[5][6] Lehman served as Reno, Nevada's first building inspector and participated in efforts to create a uniform building code nationwide. He also served as the first chairman of the Nevada State Board of Architecture.[3]

Works by the firm or either partner include:

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