Emile_Weil

Emile Weil

Emile Weil

American architect


Emile Weil (January 20, 1878 – January 19, 1945) was a noted architect of New Orleans, Louisiana.[1]

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He studied with New Orleans' artist William Woodward. He is known best for his buildings in the Neo-Classical, Beaux-Arts and Spanish Revival styles.[2]

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[3]

Notable works

Strand Theatre in Shreveport, LA, completed in 1929

Notable works include:

Years known
Years not listed
  • Church of St. John the Evangelist, Plaquemine, LA
  • Canal Bank & Trust Company, New Orleans, LA
  • Dixie Brewery, New Orleans, LA
  • Leon Fellman Building, 810 Canal St., New Orleans, LA
  • Newberger House, 1640 Palmer Ave. New Orleans, LA, NRHP-listed
  • Salomon Residence, 5428 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA
  • Whitney National Bank, St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA

References

  1. "Emile Weil, Architect of New Orleans' Landmarks | Preservation in the Present". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  2. Langenhennig, Susan (July 19, 2019). "Early 20th century architect Emile Weil left his stamp on the New Orleans cityscape". The Advocate, NOLA. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. "New Orleans, LA ~ Touro Synagogue (1909)". Synagogues of the South. College of Charleston. 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  4. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Kress Building, [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Emanuel V. and Rachel Benjamin House, [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  6. Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's National Register staff (June 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, Orleans Parish, LA". National Park Service. Retrieved March 20, 2023. PDF omits any accompanying photos. NRHP document available also at the National Archives Downloading may be slow.
  7. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "The Maritime (Hennen Building), [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  8. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Maginnis Cotton Mill, [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  9. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory--Nomination Form: B. Lowenstein & Brothers Building". National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  10. Sutherland, Cyrus A.; Herman, Gregory; Shannon, Claudia; Sizemore, Jean; Whayne, Jeannie M. (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Saenger Theater, [Pine Bluff, Arkansas]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  11. Moorhead, Gerald (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Perot Theater (Saenger Theater), [Texarkana, Texas]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  12. Kingsley, Karen (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Strand Theatre, [Shreveport, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  13. Moorhead, Gerald (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Jefferson Theater, [Beaumont, Texas]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  14. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Saenger Theater, [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  15. Kingsley, Karen; Douglas, Lake (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Rhodes Pavilion (Rhodes Funeral Home, Tivoli Theater), [New Orleans, Louisiana]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  16. Moorhead, Gerald (2012). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.). "Paramount Theater, [Marshall, Texas]". SAH Archipedia. Charlottesville: Society of Architectural Historians and University of Virginia Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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