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	'''Ernest G. Southey''' (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111321323/ernest-guy-southey\|title=Ernest Guy Southey, Find-a-grave Memorial\|last=Southey\|first=Ernest~~\|date=~~\|website=Find-A-Grave~~\|archive-url=\|archive-date=\|dead-url=\|access-date=~~}}</ref> was an ] ] from ].		'''Ernest G. Southey''' (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111321323/ernest-guy-southey\|title=Ernest Guy Southey, Find-a-grave Memorial\|last=Southey\|first=Ernest\|website=Find-A-Grave}}</ref> was an American ] from ].

	Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the ]. He was a member of the ] from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.<ref>Withey, Henry F. and Elsie Rathburn Withey. ''Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased)''. 1956.</ref>		Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the ]. He was a member of the ] from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.<ref>Withey, Henry F. and Elsie Rathburn Withey. ''Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased)''. 1956.</ref>

	Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.<ref>. ''http://public.aia.org/''. n.d. Web.</ref>		Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.<ref> {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095552/http://public.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/Wiki%20Pages/ahd1042300.aspx \|date=2016-03-04 }}. ''http://public.aia.org/''. n.d. Web.</ref>

	At least one of his designs has been placed on the ], and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.		At least one of his designs has been placed on the ], and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.{{citation needed\|date=April 2022}}

	==Works==		==Works==
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	* ], 10 Soundview Rd., Westport, Connecticut (1910)<ref>{{NRHP url\|id=91000393\|title="Compo/Owenoke Historic District NRHP Nomination"}}. 1991.</ref>		* ], 10 Soundview Rd., Westport, Connecticut (1910)<ref>{{NRHP url\|id=91000393\|title="Compo/Owenoke Historic District NRHP Nomination"}}. 1991.</ref>
	* City Savings Bank Building, 948 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1912–14)<ref>Palmquist, David W. ''Bridgeport: A Pictorial History''. 1981.</ref>		* City Savings Bank Building, 948 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1912–14)<ref>Palmquist, David W. ''Bridgeport: A Pictorial History''. 1981.</ref>
	* William B. Leigh House, 409 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1913)<ref>. ''http://hcap.artstor.org/''{{Dead link\|date=August 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}. 2006. Web.</ref><ref>''Architecture'' Feb. 1915: 97.</ref>		* William B. Leigh House, 409 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1913)<ref>. ''http://hcap.artstor.org/'' {{Dead link\|date=August 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}. 2006. Web.</ref><ref>''Architecture'' Feb. 1915: 97.</ref>
	* Dudley M. Morris House, 305 Linden Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1915)<ref>. ''http://hcap.artstor.org/''{{Dead link\|date=August 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}. 2006. Web.</ref>		* Dudley M. Morris House, 305 Linden Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1915)<ref>. ''http://hcap.artstor.org/'' {{Dead link\|date=August 2019 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}. 2006. Web.</ref>
	* Casino, ], Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)<ref>{{NRHP url\|id=82004373\|title="Seaside Park NRHP Nomination"}}. 1982.</ref>		* Casino, ], Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)<ref>{{NRHP url\|id=82004373\|title="Seaside Park NRHP Nomination"}}. 1982.</ref>
	* Harvey & Lewis Store, 1148 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)<ref>''American Contractor'' 22 June 1918: 52.</ref>		* Harvey & Lewis Store, 1148 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)<ref>''American Contractor'' 22 June 1918: 52.</ref>
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American architect (1874 - 1945)

Ernest Guy Southey
Born	1874
Died	1945 Bridgeport, Connecticut
Nationality	American
Occupation	Architect

Buildings	Bassick High School

Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, Bridgeport, 1930.

Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945) was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.

Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.

At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.

Works

William N. Beardsley House, 135 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1902)
Danbury High School, 181 White St., Danbury, Connecticut (1902) - Demolished.
Westport Town Hall (Old), 90 Post Rd. E., Westport, Connecticut (1908)
Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910)
Lewis B. Curtis House, 250 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910) - Demolished 1962.
William L. Taylor House, 10 Soundview Rd., Westport, Connecticut (1910)
City Savings Bank Building, 948 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1912–14)
William B. Leigh House, 409 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1913)
Dudley M. Morris House, 305 Linden Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1915)
Casino, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)
Harvey & Lewis Store, 1148 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)
Bridgeport Gas Light Building, 815 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)
Morris Plan Bank Building, 102 Bank St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)
Alexander L. DeLaney House, 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1925)
Bassick High School, Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1928–29)
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, 930 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1930)
Bridgeport Hydraulic Building, 835 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1931)
St. Vincent's Hospital (Completion), 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1932) - Demolished.

References

Southey, Ernest. "Ernest Guy Southey, Find-a-grave Memorial". Find-A-Grave.
Withey, Henry F. and Elsie Rathburn Withey. Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased). 1956.
"David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974)" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. http://public.aia.org/. n.d. Web.
"Marina Park Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1982.
American Architect and Building News 17 May 1902: x.
"Town Hall NRHP Nomination". 1982.
Dunne, Susan. "A Restored Gem: Bridgeport's Bijou". Hartford (CT) Courant 2 Dec. 2011. Web.
Witkowski, Mary K. and Bruce Williams. Images of America: Bridgeport on the Sound. 2001.
"Compo/Owenoke Historic District NRHP Nomination". 1991.
Palmquist, David W. Bridgeport: A Pictorial History. 1981.
"Waldemere Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ . 2006. Web.
Architecture Feb. 1915: 97.
"Wistaria Hall". http://hcap.artstor.org/ . 2006. Web.
"Seaside Park NRHP Nomination". 1982.
American Contractor 22 June 1918: 52.
Gas Industry 1924: 293.
Sterner, Daniel. "Morris Plan Bank, Bridgeport (1924)". http://historicbuildingsct.com/. 20 Feb. 2012. Web.
Bridgeport (CT) Telegram 29 Nov. 1924: 6.
Iron Age 1928.
^ "Historic Resources of Downtown Bridgeport". 1987.
Bridgemen's Magazine 1932: 293.

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