Theodore B. Wells Explained

Theodore B. Wells (1889-1976) was an American architect. He was born in North Dakota. He studied at L'ecole des Beaux Arts. Back in North Dakota, he designed many public and commercial buildings.^{[1] [2]}

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

Wells had a sole proprietorship before partnering with Myron Denbrook, Jr. The partnership was located in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.^[3]

The Wells-Denbrook Architects Office Building in Grand Forks was listed on the National Register in 2014.

Wells served as a president of the North Dakota Association of Architects. During World War I, Wells served with the 307th Engineers, attached to the 82nd Division, serving 22 months, with 13 in France.^[3]

Works include (with attribution):

• South Junior High School, 1224 Walnut St., Grand Forks, North Dakota (Wells, Theodore B.), NRHP-listed
• Grand Forks Herald, 120-124 N. 4th St., Grand Forks, North Dakota (Wells, Theo. B.), NRHP-listed
• Grand Forks County Fairgrounds WPA Structures, NRHP-listed
• One or more works in Downtown Grand Forks Historic District, NRHP-listed
• Chester Fritz Library and several other buildings at the University of North Dakota.^[3]
• Walsh County Courthouse, Grafton, North Dakota (Wells, T.B .), NRHP-listed

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=85002992}} National Register of Historic Places Registration: Walsh County Courthouse ]. Marty Perry . October 3, 1985 . National Park Service. (pages in ND Courthouses TR) and
2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64000474}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: North Dakota County Courthouses (Thematic)]. Marty Perry. October 3, 1985 . National Park Service.
3. Web site: Who Built the Fritz?: the Architects Behind the Building . November 29, 2011 . Daniel Sauerwein.