Wigington, Clarence 'Cap'
1883-1967 · Contribution: 1915-1949
Municipal Architect
First Black municipal architect in the United States
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1883
- Active since
- 1915
- Category
- Architecture & Design
- Best known for
- First Black municipal architect in U.S.30+ years for St. PaulDozens of public buildings
Impact on the world
Wigington built a substantial share of a major American city's public architecture as its municipal architect, the first Black American to hold such a role.
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ICC Building Safety Journal
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