George Turner (architect)

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Name George Turner

George Palmer Turner (November 8, 1896 – November 13, 1984) was an American architect principally known for his residential designs in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of Alabama, he studied architecture at the University of Pennsylvania and in France before returning to his home state. A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. At the time of the 1930 United States Census, Turner was living in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife Dorothy Hays Turner (1896-1982) and their children Dorothy and George. Turner died in 1984 and is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham.

Turner's works include:

One or more works in Belview Heights Historic District, roughly along 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, and 45th Streets, and M and Martin Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed

One or more works in Howard College Estates Historic District, roughly along 77th Way, 77th Place, Vanderbilt Street, 8th Court, 8th, Rugby, and Belmont Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed

One or more works in Lakewood Historic District, roughly bounded by Lee Avenue, 82nd Street, Spring Street, and 80th Street, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed

One or more works in South East Lake Historic District, roughly Bounded by 78th, and 8th Streets, and Division, First, Second, and Fifth Avenues, Birmingham, Alabama, NRHP-listed

Seven Gables, 650 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, Alabama

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George Turner (architect) Wikipedia

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