Harry D Payne

Harry Daniel Payne (1891–1987) was an American architect most notable for building designs throughout the U.S. state of Texas. Payne was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was trained at Washington University in St. Louis. Upon graduation, he attended Fort Sheridan Officers Training School, and served in World War I. He moved to Houston in 1926, and served as a consultant to Anahuac ISD, Beaumont ISD, Corpus Christi ISD, Houston ISD, and Huntsville ISD.

Payne was an active member of the American Institute of Architects, and was awarded the Edward C. Kemper Award by the organization in 1962.