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Robert E. Lee (architect)

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Robert Emmett Lee (1870–1925[1]) was a prolific architect in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

He was a native of Meridian, Mississippi. He died suddenly at his home at 463 Southern Avenue, Hattiesburg, when talking with one of his daughters, at age 54.[2]

Career

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Lee designed many works in Hattiesburg, but also elsewhere in South Mississippi, and in Columbus, Mississippi (replacing buildings destroyed by a fire).[2] At least three of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Lee's works include:

References

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  1. ^ a b ELMALVANEY (May 11, 2016). "Mississippi Architects: Robert E. Lee (1870-1925)".
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Robert Emmett Lee Succumbs to Stroke of Apoplexy While Chatting With Daughter". Hattiesburg American. March 2, 1925. As reproduced in "Mississippi Architects: Robert E. Lee (1870-1925)".
  3. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Brian N. Berggren and Richard J. Cawthon (December 31, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Hattiesburg High School" (PDF). Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  5. ^ Old Hattiesburg High School, at SaveMyPlacesMS