From:
The Nashville American (1894-1910) [Nashville, Tenn] 23 Feb 1910
Mr. Thompson was the son of William H. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson came to the United States at age 15 with his family. After spending a couple of years in New York, he moved to Cleveland where he practiced as a builder. At the same time he took up the study of architecture, which later became his life work. In 1883, he moved to Nashville where he practiced his profession until his retirement due to ill health.
At the time of his retirement he was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus and Norton. Among the many buildings designed by him and his firm were the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral and Bishop Byrnes' residence (1907) the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and several fine residences including one for Judge Claude Waller.
Mr. Thompson was elected to membership in the Western Association of Architects in 1886 and became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects when the two groups consolidated in 1889. He died February 21, 1910.
(Journal of the American Institute of Architects)
(Published in "The Nashville American," Nashville, Tennessean, Tuesday, 22 Feb 1910; page 3)
G. W. Thompson Goes To Reward
Long and Useful Life Is at an End
Designed Man of City's Fine Buildings
Has Been in Failing Health for Some Time, and Death Was Not Unexpected—Was Native of England—Retired Recently
George W. Thompson , one of Nashville's oldest and most prominent architects, died last night at his residence, 927 Russell street. Mr. Thompson had been in failing health for some time, and while his death will cause profound sorrow among many friends, it was not wholly unexpected. During his long and useful career in Nashville, Mr. Thompson designed many of the city's prominent buildings that will stand as lasting monuments to his ability and enterprise. He was born Chatham, England, in 1835, and came to America with his parents when a boy of 15 years. He resided in New York City with his parents about two years, and went from there to Cleveland, O., where he worked as a contractor and builder. While at Cleveland he took up the study of architecture and began his real life work at Ironton, O., where he designed many of the best buildings of that city. In 1883 he moved to Nashville and engaged in his profession from that time until a few months ago, when he retired on account of bad health. He was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus & Norton, and was ranked among the highest of his profession. Among the buildings designed by him and his firm are the First Baptist Church, Warner School, Tulane Hotel, Duncan Hotel, Bishop Byrne's residence on West End avenue, the Catholic pro-Cathedral, Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and many other buildings, as well as a large number of private residences. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, and the following sons and daughters: W. H. Thompson, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Roy Thompson, of this city; Mrs. Olney Davies, Mrs. W. W. Southgate, and Mrs. W. L. Horn who died recently. He was also an uncle of Frederick Thompson, of New York City. Funeral from the residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, to which friends are invited. Services conducted by Rev. Mercer P. Logan and Dr. C. R. Nisbet. The following friends are requested to serve as pallbearers: Robert H. Howell, Joe P. Gulcher, C. A. Asmus, T. J. Mooney, George C. Norton, L. L. Lenox, J. C. Franklin, Dr. J. T. Dicks. Interment at Mt. Olivet. Carriages from Dorris, Karsch & Co.
The Nashville American (1894-1910) [Nashville, Tenn] 23 Feb 1910
Mr. Thompson was the son of William H. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson came to the United States at age 15 with his family. After spending a couple of years in New York, he moved to Cleveland where he practiced as a builder. At the same time he took up the study of architecture, which later became his life work. In 1883, he moved to Nashville where he practiced his profession until his retirement due to ill health.
At the time of his retirement he was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus and Norton. Among the many buildings designed by him and his firm were the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral and Bishop Byrnes' residence (1907) the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and several fine residences including one for Judge Claude Waller.
Mr. Thompson was elected to membership in the Western Association of Architects in 1886 and became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects when the two groups consolidated in 1889. He died February 21, 1910.
(Journal of the American Institute of Architects)
(Published in "The Nashville American," Nashville, Tennessean, Tuesday, 22 Feb 1910; page 3)
G. W. Thompson Goes To Reward
Long and Useful Life Is at an End
Designed Man of City's Fine Buildings
Has Been in Failing Health for Some Time, and Death Was Not Unexpected—Was Native of England—Retired Recently
George W. Thompson , one of Nashville's oldest and most prominent architects, died last night at his residence, 927 Russell street. Mr. Thompson had been in failing health for some time, and while his death will cause profound sorrow among many friends, it was not wholly unexpected. During his long and useful career in Nashville, Mr. Thompson designed many of the city's prominent buildings that will stand as lasting monuments to his ability and enterprise. He was born Chatham, England, in 1835, and came to America with his parents when a boy of 15 years. He resided in New York City with his parents about two years, and went from there to Cleveland, O., where he worked as a contractor and builder. While at Cleveland he took up the study of architecture and began his real life work at Ironton, O., where he designed many of the best buildings of that city. In 1883 he moved to Nashville and engaged in his profession from that time until a few months ago, when he retired on account of bad health. He was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus & Norton, and was ranked among the highest of his profession. Among the buildings designed by him and his firm are the First Baptist Church, Warner School, Tulane Hotel, Duncan Hotel, Bishop Byrne's residence on West End avenue, the Catholic pro-Cathedral, Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and many other buildings, as well as a large number of private residences. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, and the following sons and daughters: W. H. Thompson, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Roy Thompson, of this city; Mrs. Olney Davies, Mrs. W. W. Southgate, and Mrs. W. L. Horn who died recently. He was also an uncle of Frederick Thompson, of New York City. Funeral from the residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, to which friends are invited. Services conducted by Rev. Mercer P. Logan and Dr. C. R. Nisbet. The following friends are requested to serve as pallbearers: Robert H. Howell, Joe P. Gulcher, C. A. Asmus, T. J. Mooney, George C. Norton, L. L. Lenox, J. C. Franklin, Dr. J. T. Dicks. Interment at Mt. Olivet. Carriages from Dorris, Karsch & Co.
From:
The Nashville American (1894-1910) [Nashville, Tenn] 23 Feb 1910
Mr. Thompson was the son of William H. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson came to the United States at age 15 with his family. After spending a couple of years in New York, he moved to Cleveland where he practiced as a builder. At the same time he took up the study of architecture, which later became his life work. In 1883, he moved to Nashville where he practiced his profession until his retirement due to ill health.
At the time of his retirement he was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus and Norton. Among the many buildings designed by him and his firm were the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral and Bishop Byrnes' residence (1907) the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and several fine residences including one for Judge Claude Waller.
Mr. Thompson was elected to membership in the Western Association of Architects in 1886 and became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects when the two groups consolidated in 1889. He died February 21, 1910.
(Journal of the American Institute of Architects)
(Published in "The Nashville American," Nashville, Tennessean, Tuesday, 22 Feb 1910; page 3)
G. W. Thompson Goes To Reward
Long and Useful Life Is at an End
Designed Man of City's Fine Buildings
Has Been in Failing Health for Some Time, and Death Was Not Unexpected—Was Native of England—Retired Recently
George W. Thompson , one of Nashville's oldest and most prominent architects, died last night at his residence, 927 Russell street. Mr. Thompson had been in failing health for some time, and while his death will cause profound sorrow among many friends, it was not wholly unexpected. During his long and useful career in Nashville, Mr. Thompson designed many of the city's prominent buildings that will stand as lasting monuments to his ability and enterprise. He was born Chatham, England, in 1835, and came to America with his parents when a boy of 15 years. He resided in New York City with his parents about two years, and went from there to Cleveland, O., where he worked as a contractor and builder. While at Cleveland he took up the study of architecture and began his real life work at Ironton, O., where he designed many of the best buildings of that city. In 1883 he moved to Nashville and engaged in his profession from that time until a few months ago, when he retired on account of bad health. He was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus & Norton, and was ranked among the highest of his profession. Among the buildings designed by him and his firm are the First Baptist Church, Warner School, Tulane Hotel, Duncan Hotel, Bishop Byrne's residence on West End avenue, the Catholic pro-Cathedral, Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and many other buildings, as well as a large number of private residences. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, and the following sons and daughters: W. H. Thompson, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Roy Thompson, of this city; Mrs. Olney Davies, Mrs. W. W. Southgate, and Mrs. W. L. Horn who died recently. He was also an uncle of Frederick Thompson, of New York City. Funeral from the residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, to which friends are invited. Services conducted by Rev. Mercer P. Logan and Dr. C. R. Nisbet. The following friends are requested to serve as pallbearers: Robert H. Howell, Joe P. Gulcher, C. A. Asmus, T. J. Mooney, George C. Norton, L. L. Lenox, J. C. Franklin, Dr. J. T. Dicks. Interment at Mt. Olivet. Carriages from Dorris, Karsch & Co.
The Nashville American (1894-1910) [Nashville, Tenn] 23 Feb 1910
Mr. Thompson was the son of William H. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson came to the United States at age 15 with his family. After spending a couple of years in New York, he moved to Cleveland where he practiced as a builder. At the same time he took up the study of architecture, which later became his life work. In 1883, he moved to Nashville where he practiced his profession until his retirement due to ill health.
At the time of his retirement he was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus and Norton. Among the many buildings designed by him and his firm were the Roman Catholic Pro-Cathedral and Bishop Byrnes' residence (1907) the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and several fine residences including one for Judge Claude Waller.
Mr. Thompson was elected to membership in the Western Association of Architects in 1886 and became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects when the two groups consolidated in 1889. He died February 21, 1910.
(Journal of the American Institute of Architects)
(Published in "The Nashville American," Nashville, Tennessean, Tuesday, 22 Feb 1910; page 3)
G. W. Thompson Goes To Reward
Long and Useful Life Is at an End
Designed Man of City's Fine Buildings
Has Been in Failing Health for Some Time, and Death Was Not Unexpected—Was Native of England—Retired Recently
George W. Thompson , one of Nashville's oldest and most prominent architects, died last night at his residence, 927 Russell street. Mr. Thompson had been in failing health for some time, and while his death will cause profound sorrow among many friends, it was not wholly unexpected. During his long and useful career in Nashville, Mr. Thompson designed many of the city's prominent buildings that will stand as lasting monuments to his ability and enterprise. He was born Chatham, England, in 1835, and came to America with his parents when a boy of 15 years. He resided in New York City with his parents about two years, and went from there to Cleveland, O., where he worked as a contractor and builder. While at Cleveland he took up the study of architecture and began his real life work at Ironton, O., where he designed many of the best buildings of that city. In 1883 he moved to Nashville and engaged in his profession from that time until a few months ago, when he retired on account of bad health. He was the senior member of the firm of Thompson, Asmus & Norton, and was ranked among the highest of his profession. Among the buildings designed by him and his firm are the First Baptist Church, Warner School, Tulane Hotel, Duncan Hotel, Bishop Byrne's residence on West End avenue, the Catholic pro-Cathedral, Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, and many other buildings, as well as a large number of private residences. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucretia Thompson, and the following sons and daughters: W. H. Thompson, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Roy Thompson, of this city; Mrs. Olney Davies, Mrs. W. W. Southgate, and Mrs. W. L. Horn who died recently. He was also an uncle of Frederick Thompson, of New York City. Funeral from the residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, to which friends are invited. Services conducted by Rev. Mercer P. Logan and Dr. C. R. Nisbet. The following friends are requested to serve as pallbearers: Robert H. Howell, Joe P. Gulcher, C. A. Asmus, T. J. Mooney, George C. Norton, L. L. Lenox, J. C. Franklin, Dr. J. T. Dicks. Interment at Mt. Olivet. Carriages from Dorris, Karsch & Co.
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