Penrose Stout
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Penrose Stout was an American architect, best known for designing the Bronxville Women's Club, added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 2007.
He was born in Montgomery, Alabama
in 1887, and received a degree in architecture from Alabama Polytechnic Institute
in 1909. He served in World War I in the Air Corps and earned a Distinguished Service Cross
. He moved to Bronxville, New York
in 1919 and was in practice there until his death in 1934. He married Lucia Meigs, granddaughter of William Van Duzer Lawrence
(1842–1927), in 1921. He designed a number of residences in Bronxville and Yonkers
, including attached houses and apartments. In 1924, he designed the house at 104 Lee Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia
, now included in the Rivermont Historic District
. He also designed or modified a number of residences in the Lawrence Park Historic District
at Bronxville and the estate Green Pastures at Middleburg, Virginia
.
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2007.
He was born in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
in 1887, and received a degree in architecture from Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn University
Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts...
in 1909. He served in World War I in the Air Corps and earned a Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Army, for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree...
. He moved to Bronxville, New York
Bronxville, New York
Bronxville is an affluent village within the town of Eastchester, New York, in the United States. It is a suburb of New York City, located approximately north of midtown Manhattan in southern Westchester County. At the 2010 census, Bronxville had a population of 6,323...
in 1919 and was in practice there until his death in 1934. He married Lucia Meigs, granddaughter of William Van Duzer Lawrence
William Van Duzer Lawrence
William Van Duzer Lawrence was a millionaire real-estate and pharmaceutical mogul who is best known for having founded Sarah Lawrence College in 1926. He played a critical role in the development of the community of Bronxville, New York, an affluent suburb of New York City defined by magnificent...
(1842–1927), in 1921. He designed a number of residences in Bronxville and Yonkers
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
, including attached houses and apartments. In 1924, he designed the house at 104 Lee Circle, Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 75,568 as of 2010. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or "The Hill City." Lynchburg was the only major city in...
, now included in the Rivermont Historic District
Rivermont Historic District
The Rivermont Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a district consisting of the 300-3400 blocks of Rivermont Avenue as well as Riverside Park and a few properties alongside streets that face onto Rivermont Avenue...
. He also designed or modified a number of residences in the Lawrence Park Historic District
Lawrence Park Historic District
Lawrence Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Bronxville, Westchester County, New York. The district contains 94 contributing buildings...
at Bronxville and the estate Green Pastures at Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg is a town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States with a population of approximately 976 as of July 2010.-History:The town was established in 1787 by American Revolutionary War Lieutenant Colonel and Virginia statesman, Levin Powell. He purchased the land for Middleburg at $2.50 per...
.