Frank Baldwin Hunter Explained

Frank Baldwin Hunter (June 17, 1883-Jan. 5, 1958) was an architect and pool designer in Indianapolis, Indiana. Part of his career was as the City Architect for Indianapolis.^[1]

Born in Covington, Kentucky, he moved to Indianapolis in 1889. He started his own practice in 1907.^[2] He had an office in the State Life Building. He designed residences, theaters, and a sanitarium.^[3]

Architect Edgar O. Hunter was his brother.^[4] Both brothers were members of the Commercial Club of Indianapolis.^[5] John H. Hunter, a traveling salesman in Indianapolis, was their father.^[6]

He patented a system for man-made beach pools.^[7]

He advertised himself as, "A designer of homes of distinction and beauty."^[8] He was pictured and quoted in an advertisement for Celotex insulation.^[9]

His wife was a music aficionado.^[10]

Work

• Lovel D. Millikan House (1911) in Indianapolis
• St. James Courts Apartments^[2] (1919) Saint James Court
• 4343 North Meridian Street (1920), designed for William N. Thompson, president of Stutz Motor Car Company, it served as the residence of the Governor of Indiana from 1945 to 1973.^[11]
• Ambassador Apartments (The Ambassador (Indianapolis, Indiana)) (1924)
• Zaring Egyptian Theatre (1925) in Indianapolis^{[12] [13]} Closed 1965.^[14]
• Fountain Square Theatre (1928) in Indianapolis

External links

• Findagrave entry

Notes and References

1. Web site: Frank Baldwin Hunter. February 5, 2021.
2. Book: The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. David J.. Bodenhamer. Robert G.. Barrows. November 22, 1994. Indiana University Press. 0253112494 . Google Books.
3. Web site: Indiana Construction Recorder. December 13, 1920. Google Books.
4. https://indianahistory.org/wp-content/uploads/rubush-and-hunter-architectural-firm-records.pdf
5. Web site: Reports of Officers, Articles of Association, By-laws: List of Members and Stockholders, House Rules, Etc. Commercial Club (Indianapolis. Ind.). December 13, 1907. Carlon & Hollenbeck. Google Books.
6. Obituary via Findagrave
7. Web site: Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office. United States Patent. Office. December 13, 1935. U.S. Patent Office.. Google Books.
8. Web site: The INDAC, Indianapolis Athletic Club: Special Building Number, April, 1924. December 13, 1924. Google Books.
9. Web site: House & Garden. December 13, 1926. Condé Nast Publications. Google Books.
10. Web site: Indiana Composers, Native and Adopted. Indiana Federation of Music. Clubs. December 13, 1936. Indiana University. Google Books.
11. Book: The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. David J.. Bodenhamer. Robert G.. Barrows. November 22, 1994. Indiana University Press. 0253112494 . Google Books.
12. Book: The Sphinx and the Lotus: The Egyptian Movement in American Decorative Arts, 1865-1935 : the Hudson River Museum ... February 4 Through April 29, 1990. Bernadette M.. Sigler. Hudson River. Museum. December 13, 1990. Hudson River Museum. 9780943651217 . Google Books.
13. https://digital.library.in.gov/Record/ISL_p181901coll1-493
14. News: Article clipped from the Indianapolis Star . The Indianapolis Star . 9 October 1965 . 74 .