War Memorial Building (Jackson, Mississippi) Explained

War Memorial Building
Nrhp Type:cp
Coordinates:32.2998°N -90.1794°W
Built:1939-1940
Architect:E.L. Malvaney, principal architect
Builder:M. T. Reed Construction Company, W. J. McGee and Son
Designated Nrhp Type:November 25, 1969
Partof Refnum:69000083

The War Memorial Building is a historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.. It was designed by architect Edgar Lucian Malvaney, and built in 1939–1940.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing property in the Capitol Green since November 25, 1969.[2]

Sculptor Albert Rieker designed two friezes on the building.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: War Memorial Building . Living New Deal.
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=69000083}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Capitol Green]. National Park Service. Elbert Hilliard . October 13, 1969 . March 22, 2018. With .
  3. Web site: Albert Rieker. Know Louisiana. Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. March 22, 2018.

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