John C. Paulsen

John C. Paulsen was an American architect who designed buildings in Montana, two of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He was rumoured to have faked his own death and lived off his life insurance in Germany.

John C. Paulsen
OccupationArchitect
The Jefferson County Courthouse, designed by Paulsen.
The Montana Deaf and Dumb Asylum, designed by Paulsen.

Career

Paulsen designed the first Montana Club in Helena, Montana 1891-1893 with fellow architect John LaValle.[1] After the building burned down in 1903, a new building was erected, although the original first floor designed by Paulsen and LaValle remains.[1]

Paulsen designed the Jefferson County Courthouse in Boulder, Montana.[2] He also designed the Montana Deaf and Dumb Asylum, although it was completed by Charles S. Haire.[2] Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Paulsen also designed the Bach-Cory Block in Great Falls, Montana.[3]

Death

Paulsen's suicide was reported in the newspapers in March 1897.[3][4] However, by 1902, it was claimed in court that he was still alive, and that he had been living off his life insurance in Germany with his wife.[4]

References
  1. Dean, Patty (Spring–Summer 2006). ""Unique and Handsome": Cass Gilbert's Designs for the Montana Club" (PDF). Drumlummon Views: 154–176. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. Lindsay, Susanna M. (2009). Jefferson County. Charleston, South Carolina: Arcadia Publishing. pp. 79–80. ISBN 9780738570358. OCLC 317925927.
  3. "John C. Paulsen Dead. Died Suddenly At Helena--He Designed the Bach-Cory Building Here". Great Falls Tribune. Great Falls, Montana. April 1, 1897. p. 1. Retrieved April 22, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Startling Assertion Made in a Montana Court". The Los Angeles Herald. March 29, 1902. Retrieved April 22, 2017.


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