Dykes, DeWitt Sanford Sr.
1903-1991 · Contribution: 1930s-1980s
Designed numerous Methodist churches nationally
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Impact on the world
Combined careers as both an architect and a Methodist minister, becoming known nationally for his church designs built for Methodist congregations across the country.
Life & background
A Black architect and minister, Dykes was known for designing Methodist churches nationally, combining his religious vocation with a substantial architectural practice focused on ecclesiastical buildings.
Sources
- Wilson, *African American Architects* (2004)
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