Theodore B. Wells

Theodore B. Wells (1889-1976) was an American architect. He was born in North Dakota. He studied at L'ecole des Beaux Arts. Back in North Dakota, he designed many public and commercial buildings.[1][2]

A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Wells had a sole proprietorship before partnering with Myron Denbrook, Jr. The partnership was located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.[4]

Wells served as a president of the North Dakota Association of Architects. During World War I, Wells served with the 307th Engineers, attached to the 82nd Division, serving 22 months, with 13 in France.[4]

Works include (with attribution):

References

  1. Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Walsh County Courthouse" (PDF). National Park Service. (pages in ND Courthouses TR) and accompanying photos from 1985
  2. Marty Perry (October 3, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: North Dakota County Courthouses (Thematic)" (PDF). National Park Service.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  4. 1 2 3 Daniel Sauerwein (November 29, 2011). "Who Built the Fritz?: the Architects Behind the Building".


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