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The former Racine Public Library, designed by Mauran, Russell & Garden and completed in 1904.
The former Smith Academy and Manual Training School buildings in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Garden and completed in 1905.
The Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas, designed by Mauran & Russell and completed in 1911.
The former DePelchin Faith Home in Houston, designed by Mauran & Russell and completed in 1913.
The former Laclede Gas and Light Company Building in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1913.
The Railway Exchange Building in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1913.
The Rice Hotel in Houston, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1913.
The Southwestern Bell Building in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1926.
The Missouri Pacific Building in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1928.
The Midwest Terminal Building, later Globe Building, in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1932.
The Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis, designed by Mauran, Russell & Crowell and completed in 1935.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Printing Building, designed by Mauran, Russell, Crowell & Mullgardt and completed in 1943.
The Optimist International headquarters in St. Louis, designed by Schwarz & van Hoefen and completed in 1961.
The forecourt of Mansion House Center in St. Louis, designed by Schwarz & van Hoefen and completed in 1966.
The Council Plaza complex in St. Louis, designed by Schwarz & van Hoefen and completed in 1968.

Mauran, Russell & Crowell was an American architectural firm active in St. Louis from 1900 until 1989 under several different names. Founded in 1900 as Mauran, Russell & Garden, in 1911 it evolved into Mauran, Russell & Crowell, under which name it did its most notable work. After the deaths of founders John Lawrence Mauran and Ernest John Russell in 1933 and 1956, respectively, the firm was continued by their former partners, W. Oscar Mullgardt, Arthur F. Schwarz Jr. and Hari van Hoefen under the names Russell, Mullgardt, Schwarz & van Hoefen and after 1960 as Schwarz & van Hoefen. In 1968 they were joined as partner by Richard T. Henmi, and in 1969, after the departure of van Hoefen, the firm became Schwarz & Henmi. Schwarz died in 1971 and the firm was thereafter led by Henmi until its sale in 1989.

History

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In 1921 William F. Wischmeyer and W. Oscar Mullgardt become associates.[1]

In 1930 W. Oscar Mullgardt joind the partnership.[2]

Change of name in 1937 to Mauran, Russell, Crowell & Mullgardt.[3]

In 1947 Arthur F. Schwarz Jr. joined the partnership.[4] In 1948 the firm was renamed Russell, Crowell, Mullgardt & Schwarz.[5]

Henmi designed several projects for developer Donald Breckenridge.

Despite the nation's strong economy, the St. Louis economy continued its long decline in the 1980s. Unable to find work for the firm, in 1989 Henmi sold it to Kuhlmann Design Group, now (2023) KdG, another St. Louis firm. Henmi served as a vice president of the company until 1995, when he reestablished Henmi & Associates. Later projects included the conversion of the historic J. C. Penney Co. Warehouse Building into a Sheraton hotel (2001). In 2002, with Henmi nearing the age of 80, he merged his practice with that of Thalden Boyd Emery, now (2023) TBE Architects, where he continued to work.[6] In 2011 he became involved in the local movement to preserve the "flying saucer" building at Council Plaza, which he had designed in the late 1960s and was headed for demolition.[7] Ultimately the building was renovated and preserved. Henmi died July 7, 2020 at the age of 96.[8]

Architectural works

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All dates are date of completion.

Mauran, Russell & Garden, 1900–1909

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Mauran & Russell, 1909–1911

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Mauran, Russell & Crowell, 1911–1937

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Mauran, Russell, Crowell & Mullgardt, 1937–1948

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Russell, Crowell, Mullgardt & Schwarz, 1948–1951

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Russell, Mullgardt & Schwarz, 1951–1952

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Russell, Mullgardt, Schwarz & van Hoefen, 1952–1960

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Schwarz & van Hoefen, 1960–1969

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Schwarz & Henmi, 1969–1972

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Schwarz, Henmi & Zobel, 1972–1974

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Henmi, Zobel & Fott, 1974–1978

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Henmi & Associates, 1978–1984

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  • 1981 – Marriott Pavilion Hotel, 1 S Broadway, St. Louis[66]
    • Incorporating the Breckenridge Pavilion complex. Now the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.
  • 1982 – Breckenridge Councourse Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis[67]
    • Now the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.
  • 1984 – Breckenridge Hotel and Conference Center, 16625 Swingley Ridge Rd, Chesterfield, Missouri[68]
    • Now the DoubleTree St. Louis Hotel.

Henmi Jen Enderling, 1984–1989

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af NRHP-listed.
  2. ^ A contributing resource to the NRHP-listed North Broadway Glass and Plow Warehouse District.
  3. ^ A contributing resource to the NRHP-listed Fordyce–Ricks House Historic District.

References

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  1. ^ "Personals" in Pencil Points 2, no. 3 (March, 1921): 35.
  2. ^ "Personals" in American Architect 137, no. 2581 (March, 1930): 116.
  3. ^ "Change of Address" in Architectural Record 82, no. 6 (December, 1937): 37.
  4. ^ "The Record Reports" in Architectural Record 101, no. 3 (March, 1947): 134.
  5. ^ "The Record Reports" in Architectural Record 104, no. 2 (August, 1948): 370.
  6. ^ Liam Otten, "Architecture honors distinguished alumni," Washington University in St. Louis, April 11, 2003. Accessed August 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Alex Sciuto, "Take five: Architect Richard Henmi designed Del Taco building," St. Louis Public Radio, August 16, 2011. Accessed August 3, 2023.
  8. ^ Joe Holleman, "Richard Henmi, architect of 'Flying Saucer,' died July 7," St Louis Post-Dispatch, July 15, 2020. Accessed August 3, 2023.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Charles C. Savage, Architecture of the Private Streets of St. Louis: The Architects and the Houses they Designed (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1987)
  10. ^ Lindell Real Estate Company Building NRHP Registration Form (1982)
  11. ^ Chemical Building NRHP Registration Form (1982)
  12. ^ a b c Raymond Bial and Linda LaPuma Bial, The Carnegie Library in Illinois (Urbana: University of Chicago Press, 1991)
  13. ^ Mountain View Farm NRHP Registration Form (1983)
  14. ^ a b c d e f g Frank Peters and George McCue, Guide to the Architecture of St. Louis (Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1989)
  15. ^ James R. Murphy, Images of America: El Paso, 1850–1950 (Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2009): 61.
  16. ^ Racine Public Library NRHP Registration Form (1981)
  17. ^ David Gebhard and Gerald Mansheim, Buildings of Iowa (New York: Oxford University Press, 1993): 147.
  18. ^ Henry L. Wolfner Memorial Library for the Blind NRHP Registration Form (2005)
  19. ^ Cook Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, South NRHP Registration Form (2008)
  20. ^ Crunden-Martin Manufacturing Company NRHP Registration Form (2005)
  21. ^ Louisiana Public Library NRHP Registration Form (1996)
  22. ^ Smith Academy and Manual Training School NRHP Registration Form (2003)
  23. ^ Grand-Leader (Stix, Baer & Fuller Dry Goods Co.) Building NRHP Registration Form (2003)
  24. ^ Church of the Messiah NRHP Registration Form (2013)
  25. ^ Lesan-Gould Building NRHP Registration Form (1986)
  26. ^ Abigail A. van Slyck, Free to All: Carnegie Libraries & American Culture, 1890-1920 (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995)
  27. ^ North Broadway Glass and Plow Warehouse District NRHP Registration Form (2012)
  28. ^ a b c Ephemeral City: City Looks at Houston, ed. Barrie Scardino, William F. Stern and Bruce C. Webb (Austin: University of Texas Press, 2003)
  29. ^ Fordyce–Ricks House Historic District NRHP Registration Form (2003)
  30. ^ Gunter Hotel NRHP Registration Form (2007)
  31. ^ Chouteau Apartments/Parkway Dwellings NRHP Registration Form (1983)
  32. ^ Jan Johnson, Walking Historic Galveston: A Guide to its Neighborhoods (Waco: Eakin Press, 2009): 140-141.
  33. ^ Anthony Public Carnegie Library NRHP Registration Form (1987)
  34. ^ Galvez Hotel NRHP Registration Form (1979)
  35. ^ DePelchin Faith Home NRHP Registration Form (1984)
  36. ^ George S. Tiffany Cottage NRHP Registration Form (1989)
  37. ^ Daniel E. Monsanto, Postcard History Series: Houston (Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2009): 35.
  38. ^ Old Laclede Gas and Light Company Building NRHP Registration Form (2007)
  39. ^ Railway Exchange Building NRHP Registration Form (2009)
  40. ^ Rice Hotel NRHP Registration Form (1978)
  41. ^ St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Building NRHP Registration Form (2002)
  42. ^ Brady Building-Empire Theater NRHP Registration Form (1999)
  43. ^ Donaldson Court Apartments NRHP Registration Form (1983)
  44. ^ a b c "Russell, Ernest John" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1956): 478.
  45. ^ Union Market NRHP Registration Form (1984)
  46. ^ Missouri Pacific Building NRHP Registration Form (2002)
  47. ^ Blackstone Hotel NRHP Registration Form (1984)
  48. ^ Eugene J. Johnson and Robert D. Russell Jr., Memphis: An Architectural Guide (Knoxville: University of Tennessee Press, 1990)
  49. ^ St. Louis Globe-Democrat Building NRHP Registration Form (2017)
  50. ^ Midwest Terminal Building NRHP Registration Form (2017)
  51. ^ a b St. Louis Post-Dispatch Printing Building NRHP Registration Form (1984)
  52. ^ Power Plant Engineering 46, no. 5 (May, 1942): 92.
  53. ^ Engineering News-Record 137, no. 15 (October 10, 1946): 28.
  54. ^ Engineering News-Record 137, no. 26 (December 26, 1946): 114.
  55. ^ a b "Mullgardt, (William) W. Oscar" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1956): 395.
  56. ^ Gregory A. Luhan, Dennis Domer and David Mohney, Louisville Guide (New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2004): 135-136.
  57. ^ Engineering News-Record 159, no. 4 (July 25, 1957): 120.
  58. ^ a b c George McCue, The Building Art in St. Louis: Two Centuries (St. Louis: St. Louis Chapter, American Institute of Architects, 1967)
  59. ^ a b "Van Hoefen, Hari" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1962): 723.
  60. ^ "Schwarz, Arthur F(rederick)" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1962): 626-623.
  61. ^ Mansion House Center Historic District NRHP Registration Form (2016)
  62. ^ a b "Schwarz, Arthur Frederick" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1970): 616.
  63. ^ Council Plaza NRHP Registration Form (2007)
  64. ^ NiNi Harris, Legacy of Lions, ed. John Lindenbusch (University City: Historical Society of University City, 1981): 24.
  65. ^ "Building on a Strong Foundation" in 216: A Community Publication of the Jewish Hospital of St. Louis 23, no. 4 (August, 1974): 13-16.
  66. ^ a b Eduardo Delgado Orusco and Enrique Jerez Abajo, "La Efímera Vida En San Luis Del Pabellón De España De Javier Carvajal Para La Feria Mundial De Nueva York 1964-1965" in En Blanco 23 (2021): 101-115.
  67. ^ "Breckenridge Plans Big Hotel" in St. Louis Commerce 54, no. 10 (December, 1980): 82.
  68. ^ "Conference Center Advances" in St. Louis Commerce 56, no. 3 (March, 1982): 108.
  69. ^ Buildings 81 (1987): 48.