Master Architects Historical Context: John C. Norman, Sr.
Cress DB. 2019. Master Architects Historical Context: John C. Norman, Sr.. West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Arts, Culture, and History; GAI Consultants, Inc.
Introduction: "John C. Norman lived through an era in American history defined by racial segregation and discrimination. As an African American, he faced countless adversities in his personal life and professional career while being a sought-after architect and civil rights activist. His work included residential, commercial, and institutional commission, totaling over five hundred buildings, during his nearly fifty years of practice. However, Norman often worked at odds with his personal beliefs, designing homes and public spaces that incorporated race-based discrimination and segregation. Despite these difficulties, Norman left a lasting mark on the Kanawha Valley and the state of West Virginia through his architecture." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Arts, Culture, and History, administered by the State, Tribal, Local Plans and Grants division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior (grant number P18AF00021).
- Type
- Unpublished Report
- Authors
- Cress, Dana
- Date of Issue
- 2019-01-14
- Publisher
- West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, Department of Arts, Culture, and History; GAI Consultants, Inc.
- Units
- HPF
- Keywords
- Historic Context Statements