Frank R. McGeoy explained
Frank R. McGeoy (1868 - April 13, 1940) was an architect of Greenwood, Mississippi.
Early life
McGeoy was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1868.[1]
Career
McGeoy became an architect in Greenwood, Mississippi in 1908.[1] [2] [3] He was a director of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.[1]
A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Works include:
- Murphey-Jennings House, 307 Walnut St. Sumner, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed
- Southworth House, 1108 Mississippi Ave. Greenwood, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed
- Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal, 800 Howard St. Greenwood, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed
- Wesley Methodist Church Historic District, roughly bounded by Cotton, Howard, Palace, Weeks Lane, and W. Johnson Greenwood, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed
- Congregation Ahavath Rayim temple within Williams Landing and Eastern Downtown Residential Historic District, Roughly bounded by Front, McLemore and Lamar, Market, and George Sts. Greenwood, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed[2]
- Beaman House, Greenwood[2]
- 810 Grand Boulevard, in the Grand Boulevard Historic District, Greenwood[2]
- Sunday School building of the First Methodist Church of Greenwood, 310 W. Washington St. Greenwood, MS (McGeoy, Frank R.), NRHP-listed
Personal life and death
McGeoy was married, and he had three sons.[1] He resided at 905 Mississippi Avenue in Greenwood, Mississippi.[1]
McGeoy died on April 13, 1940, in Greenwood.[1]
Notes and References
- News: Frank McGeoy, Sr., Is Taken By Death . July 18, 2018 . The Greenwood Commonwealth . April 13, 1940 . 1 . . registration.
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64000408}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Greenwood Multiple Resource Area ]. Mary Warren Miller . August 1, 1985 . National Park Service.
- http://www.mainstreetgreenwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/walking_tour_rev.pdf Walking Tour of Greenwood, Mississippi