C Wellington Walker

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Name C. Walker

C. Wellington Walker (1889–1967) was an American architect practicing in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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Walker was born in the small city of Strang, Nebraska in 1889. In 1894 his father, Charles W. Walker (a typewriter designer), moved the family to Bridgeport. Walker's architectural training began in 1908, when he worked for Bridgeport architect Ernest G. Southey. That same year he began studying at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1910. He then worked for Leoni W. Robinson in New Haven.

Later in 1910, Walker and Walter J. Skinner formed the firm of Skinner & Walker in Bridgeport. It lasted until 1919, when both then established independent offices. Walker remained in private practice until his death in 1967. His firm lasted for a few more years as C. Wellington Walker Associates, led by Flavian F. Arsenault.

After 1950, the bulk of Walker's known commissions were for buildings at the University of Bridgeport.

Architectural Works

Alfred C. Fones/Roy E. Tuthill Office Building, 10 Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1912) - The dental office of both men. Demolished.

F. Winthrop Pyle House, 170 Washington Ter., Bridgeport, CT (1913)

Harry L. Sterrett House, 32 Lookout Dr. S., Fairfield, CT (1913)

Tracy B. Warren House, 2354 North Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1913) - Demolished.

American Chain Co., 955 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1914)

Charles D. Davis Apartments, 1519 Main St., Bridgeport, CT (1917) - Demolished.

Hearthstone Hall, N. Benson Rd., Fairfield, CT (1919–20) - The residence of Walter B. Lashar. Built under Skinner alone. Now Fairfield University's Bellarmine Hall.

American Legion Annex, 307 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, CT (1919–20) - A large addition to an 1850s Italianate house.

Warren Harding High School, 1734 Central Ave., Bridgeport, CT (1924–25)

Masonic Temple, 3960 Main St., Stratford, CT (1927)

Y. M. C. A. Building, 651 State St., Bridgeport, CT (1927)

The Chimneys, 124 Old Battery Rd., Bridgeport, CT (1929) - Built for Dudley M. Morris. Bridgeport's largest private residence.

U. S. Post Office, 120 Middle St., Bridgeport, CT (1934)

Stratford Town Hall, 2725 Main St., Stratford, CT (1935)

Stratford Fire Station, 2712 Main St., Stratford, CT (1940)

Y. W. C. A. Building, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, CT (1941)

Stratford High School Gymnasium, 45 N. Parade St., Stratford, CT (1947)

City Trust Co. Branch, 1071 E. Main St., Bridgeport, CT (1949)

Engineering-Technology Building, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1950)

Carlson Library, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1954–55)

Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1956)

Chaffee Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1957)

Cooper Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1957)

Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St., Bridgeport, CT (1959) - The plainer rear International Style wings.

John J. Cox Student Center, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1960–61)

Marina Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1961)

Barnum Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)

Eleanor Naylor Dana Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)

Seeley Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)

Warner Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1962)

Bruell & Rennell Halls, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1965) - Later sold to the City.

Alfred V. Bodine Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1967)

Works by C. Wellington Walker Associates:

Front wings, Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant St., Bridgeport, CT (1968)

Isaac E. Schine Hall, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT (1969–70)

References

C. Wellington Walker Wikipedia

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