G. L. Norrman

Godfrey Leonard Norrman,[1] FAIA (1846 – November 16, 1909)[2] was an important architect in the southeastern United States. A number of his commissions are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and in 1897 he was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Biography

A native of Sweden, Norrman arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, around 1880 and designed buildings for the International Cotton Exposition (1881). His significant works include the Armstrong Hotel in Rome, the Windsor Hotel in Americus, the Gate City Bank and Hebrew Orphan Asylum, Edward Peters Atlanta mansion (1883), Anderson Hall at Savannah College of Art and Design (1896) and the Piedmont Exposition Building of Atlanta, and also homes in Inman Park Atlanta. He formed a partnership, Norrman & Humphreys, with George Phares Humphreys, the architect of Joel Chandler Harris's home, the Wren's Nest.[3] Norrman maintained offices in Joel Hurt's Equitable Building and resided in the Kimball House, remaining in Atlanta until his death.

A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (1885-1888 and 1897 to his death) and was elected a Fellow of the organization in 1897.[4] Norrman suffered from ill health near the end of his life, and died by suicide on November 16, 1909.[5] He is buried in Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.[6]

Works

Works include (with attribution):

References

  1. ^ There are current sources that list his first name as Gottfried or Gottfrid, but contemporary references as well as his own advertising used Godfrey.
  2. ^ Franklin Garrett Necrology Database - Atlanta History Center
  3. ^ "The wren's nest (The Joel Chandler Harris House)". Archived from the original on 2004-11-02.
  4. ^ "Gottfrid Leonard Norrman (1846-1909) [ahd1032857]". The AIA Historical Directory of American Architects. Washington, D.C.: American Institute of Architects. Archived from the original on September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Architect G. L. Norrman Speeds a Fatal Bullet Through Right Temple". Atlanta Constitution. November 17, 1909. pp. 1–2. Retrieved September 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Special Notices: Funeral Notice. Norrman". Atlanta Constitution. November 18, 1909. p. 16. Retrieved September 11, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. The funeral of Mr. G.L. Norrman will take place today....His friends and brother architects are especially invited to attend. Interment Oakland.
  7. ^ a b "Wayback Machine". npgallery.nps.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-09-14. Retrieved 2025-11-21. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  8. ^ "767 Piedmont Avenue, NW, Fulton, Dargan-Crosby House, Atlanta | Finding Aids @ Georgia Archives". georgiaarchives.as.atlas-sys.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  9. ^ "Bishop William Wallace Duncan House, Spartanburg County (300 Howard St., Spartanburg)". National Register Properties in South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Retrieved 2014-07-01.
  10. ^ Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr. (July 12, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration". National Park Service. Retrieved 4 August 2016. with photos
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