H. E. Kirkemo Explained

Henry Elmer "Kirk" Kirkemo (July 26, 1894 - March 22, 1987)^{[1] [2]} was an American architect principally known for his work in western Montana and, in particular, in Missoula, Montana. His son, James W. Kirkemo, later took over his architecture practice.^[3] His papers are maintained at the University of Montana - Missoula.^[4] At the time of the 1930 and 1940 United States Censuses, Kirkemo was living in Missoula with his wife Lillian and son James Wallace Kirkemo.^{[5] [6]}

He worked together with A.J. Gibson (1862-1928) and with Ole Bakke (1889-1925).^[7]

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Works include:

• Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, 211 S. 4th St. Hamilton, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed
• Missoula Laundry Company, 111 E. Spruce St. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed
• Wilma Theatre, 104 S. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed
• Zip Auto, 251 W. Main St. Missoula, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed
• One or more works in Hamilton Commercial Historic District, Main, N. Second, S. Second, S. Third, and State Sts. Hamilton, MT (Kirkemo,H.E.), NRHP-listed

Notes and References

1. Birth record for Henry Elmer Kirkemo, born July 26, 1894, Faribault, Rice, Minnesota. Ancestry.com. Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index, 1840-1980 [database on-line].
2. Death record for Henry E. Kirkemo, died in Missoula County, Montana. Ancestry.com. Montana Death Index, 1954-2002. [database online]
3. Web site: Architects. Lowell School. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120528203519/http://www.mcps.k12.mt.us/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=2112. 2012-05-28.
4. Web site: Guide to the H. E. and Lillian Kirkemo Papers 1883-1998. Northwest Digital Archives.
5. Census entry for H. Elmer Kirkemo, architect, and family. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Year: 1930; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: 1259; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 248.0; FHL microfilm: 2340994.
6. Census entry for H. Elmer Kirkemo, architect, and family. Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Year: 1940; Census Place: Missoula, Missoula, Montana; Roll: T627_2225; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 32-14.
7. http://nwda-db.wsulibs.wsu.edu/findaid/ark:/80444/xv09237 findaid