Persley, Louis H.
c.1888-1932 · Contribution: 1920
First African American to register with the Georgia State Board of Registered Architects
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Impact on the world
Became the first African American to register with Georgia's newly formed State Board of Registered Architects on April 5, 1920, marking an early breakthrough for Black architects in the state's licensing system.
Life & background
An architect, Persley became the first African American to register with the new Georgia State Board of Registered Architects on April 5, 1920, an early milestone for Black architects navigating the state's licensing system.
Sources
- Georgia Historical Society (historical marker); Wilson, *African American Architects* (2004)
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