William P. Ginther

William Peter Ginther (FAIA) (March 21, 1858 – January 15, 1933) was an American architect based in Akron, Ohio. He was a prolific designer of Roman Catholic churches, schools and rectories throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, California, Virginia and New York.[1]

William P. Ginther
Born
William Peter Ginter

March 21, 1858
Akron, Ohio, US
DiedJanuary 15, 1933(1933-01-15) (aged 74)
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, US
NationalityAmerican
Known forArchitect
Spouse(s)Emma Wohlwend

Early life and education

Ginther was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 21, 1858. His parents were Stephen and Anna M. (née Horning) Ginther. His father was a merchant tailor to the elite of the city. William attended Akron public schools (including the Jennings School)[2] and was enrolled at Buchtel College for a short time.

Ginther died at his home, 837 Chestnut Boulevard in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on January 15, 1933.[2]

Architectural career

Reportedly, he drew a comic valentine for a girl, which was seen by Frank Weary, then Akron's leading architect, who then hired Ginther into his office.[3] Ginther worked at his first architectural position in Weary's office from 1879 through 1886. He made a tour of Europe in 1889, including the cities of Rome, Milan, Paris, Venice, Florence, London, Berlin, Vienna and many other noted centers of art. Upon his return to Akron he established his own company and, in a period extending over 40 years, he served the needs of many Roman Catholic clients throughout the Midwest.

Legacy

Ginther was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Many of his buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. One of his churches, Holy Family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been raised to the status of a cathedral.

Works

Churches in Ohio

Churches in Other States
St. Philip's Church, Crafton, Pennsylvania located at 50 West Crafton Avenue, built in 1906

Parochial residences

Parochial schools

Academies

Hospitals

References
  1. Cleveland Architects, William P. Ginther
  2. "AKRON ARCHITECT TAKEN BY DEATH Services For WIlliam P. Ginther, Designer of Churches, Wednesday". The Akron Beacon Journal. 16 January 1933. p. 16. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
  3. "NOTED CHURCH PLANNER DIES". The Newark Advocate. January 16, 1933. p. 2. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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