Arthur R. Mann

Arthur Robert Mann was born June 28, 1877, in Sheffield, England to George Mann and Eliza Mann, née Lingard. The family immigrated to the United States in 1879, settling in Kansas. He became a naturalized citizen in 1887. Mann was educated at the defunct Nickerson Normal College and the University of Kansas, graduating from the latter in 1906 with a BS in engineering."Mann, Arthur Robert" in Who's Who in America 34 (Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1966): 1342. He worked for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad before moving to Hutchinson, where in 1909 he formed the partnership of Kelso, Mann & Kelso, architects and engineers. During this year he also completed a correspondence course in architecture.Republic County Courthouse NRHP Registration Form (2002) The partnership was reorganized in 1910 as Kelso, Mann & Gerow and in 1911 as Mann & Gerow with the withdrawal of the Kelsos and the admission of Theodore M. Gerow. In 1924 Gerow withdrew from the partnership and Mann continued the firm as Mann & Company, a sole proprietorship. In 1934 Mann's son, Robert E. Mann {{post-nominals|list=AIA}}, joined the firm as a partner."Mann, Arthur Robert" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1956): 363. In 1965 Mann retired from the partnership, but continued as a consultant."Mann, Arthur Robert" in Who Was Who in America (Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1973): 456.

In 1918 Mann was a founding member and first president of the Kansas Society of Architects, the first successful attempt to organize architects in the state."Organize Architects" in [https://books.google.com/books?id=7GEgAQAAMAAJ American Architect] 113, no. 2207 (April 30, 1918): 439. In 1921 joined the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a member of the newly formed Kansas chapter. He was highly active in the organization, and was Kansas chapter president three times. In 1955 he was elected a Fellow for service to the institute and for public service. Mann was the third Kansas architect to be elected a Fellow under the modern system instituted in 1898."Newly Elected Fellows" in Journal of the American Institute of Architects 24, no. 1 (July, 1955): 30.

Mann's architecture firm has continued into the present day. After his retirement architects Winston A. Schmidt {{post-nominals|list=AIA}} and Norman L. Mann {{post-nominals|list=AIA}}, Arthur Mann's brother, Albert Mann's grandson, became partners in the firm, followed in 1974 by Harry R. Rutledge {{post-nominals|list=FAIA}} and Lynn W. Schwartzkopf {{post-nominals|list=AIA}}. Robert E. Mann retired in 1977, and shortly thereafter Schimidt and Norman L. Mann died in a plane crash while returning from a client meeting. In 1978 the firm was purchased from the Mann estate by Rutledge and Schwartzkopf.Engineering News-Record (1978): 56. In 1981 they incorporated the firm as Mann & Company PA,Kansas corporation filings and in 1987 Rutledge withdrew to join BASCO Associates in York, Pennsylvania. Schwartzkopf has continued to lead the firm into the 21st century.

At least seven works by Mann and his partners have been listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places, and others contribute to listed historic districts.

Mann was married in 1904 to Ida May Smith. They had two children, Dorothy and Robert Eugene. Mann died July 7, 1968, at the age of 91.

• 1911 – Memorial Hall,{{efn|name=DCS|A contributing resource to the Downtown Core South Historic District, NRHP-listed in 2004.}} 101 S Walnut St, Hutchinson, KansasDowntown Core South Historic District NRHP Registration Form (2004)

• 1910 – P. H. Meehan House,{{efn|name=NRHP|NRHP-listed.}} 401 N Columbus St, Tampa, KansasP. H. Meehan House NRHP Registration Form (2007)

• 1913 – First Christian Church, 15 S 1st St, Herington, KansasEngineering Record (February 1, 1913): 50a.
• 1918 – Lee Larrabee house,{{efn|name=Larrabee|Now the Coronado Museum.}} 567 E Cedar St, Liberal, KansasAmerican Architect (January 31, 1917): 10.
• 1919 – Great American Life Insurance Company home office,{{efn|name=GAL|Now the Reno County Museum. A contributing resource to the Downtown Core South Historic District, NRHP-listed in 2004.}} 100 S Walnut St, Hutchinson, KansasAmerican Contractor (September 29, 1917): 56.
• 1919 – Hoover Pavilion, Wright Park, Dodge City, KansasAmerican Contractor (February 22, 1919): 73.
• 1920 – Hooker High School, 301 Broadway St, Hooker, OklahomaAmerican Contractor (January 18, 1919): 58h.
• 1922 – Brewster High School, 127 Kansas Ave, Brewster, KansasDomestic Engineering (May 20, 1922): 346.
• 1922 – Harnly Hall,{{efn|name=Dem|Demolished.}} McPherson College, McPherson, KansasEngineering News-Record (February 26, 1920): 148.
• 1923 – Peabody-Burns Junior/Senior High School,{{efn|name=Dem}} 900 N Walnut St, Peabody, KansasEngineering News-Record (March 31, 1921): 182.
• 1923 – Zion Lutheran Church, 1017 N Washington St, Hutchinson, Kansas

• 1924 – Pratt County Courthouse rebuilding, 300 S Ninnescah St, Pratt, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 323.
• 1925 – Scott County Courthouse, 303 Court St, Scott City, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 325.
• 1926 – Grant School,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 520 W 12th St, Goodland, KansasGrant School NRHP Registration Form (2015)
• 1926 – 1927 Clayton L. Moses Memorial Bandshell (Great Bend, Kansas),{{efn|name=NRHP}} Courthouse Square, Great Bend, KansasStandard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Owner (1926)
• 1927 – Central Elementary School, 1100 Central Ave, Dodge City, Kansas
• 1927 – St. Francis Community High School, 100 College St, St. Francis, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 264.
• 1928 – Dodge City High School, 1601 1st Ave, Dodge City, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 309.
• 1928 – Masonic Temple, 2015 Lakin Ave, Great Bend, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 299.
• 1929 – Leon Hotel (former), 14 E 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KansasEngineering News-Record (February 28, 1929): 72.
• 1929 – Stafford County Courthouse, 209 N Broadway St, St. John, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 328.
• 1930 – Dodge City Municipal Building,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 501 W Spruce St, Dodge City, KansasDodge City Municipal Building NRHP Registration Form (2013)
• 1930 – Lyons High School,{{efn|name=NRHPD|Formerly NRHP-listed. Demolished.}} 401 S Douglas Ave, Lyons, KansasLyons High School NRHP Registration Form (2005)
• 1930 – Scott Community High School, 712 Main St, Scott City, Kansas
• 1931 – Lane County Courthouse, 144 S Lane St, Dighton, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 319.
• 1931 – Wolf Park Band Shell,{{efn|name=NRHP}} Wolf Park, Ellinwood, KansasWolf Park Band Shell NRHP Registration Form (2003)
• 1935 – Colby Community High School,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 750 W 3rd St, Colby, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 287.
• 1938 – Russell High School (former), 400 N Elm St, Russell, KansasEngineering News-record (March 19, 1936): 34.
• 1939 – Republic County Courthouse,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 1815 M St, Belleville, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 190.
• 1942 – Ellis County Courthouse, 1204 Court St, Hays, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 266.
• 1942 – Shallow Water School,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 180 Barclay Ave, Shallow Water, KansasShallow Water School NRHP Registration Form (2005)
• 1944 – Manweiler-Maupin Chevrolet,{{efn|name=NRHP}} 271 S Main St, Hoisington, KansasManweiler-Maupin Chevrolet NRHP Registration Form (2012)
• 1950 – American Legion Hall, 315 N Main St, Russell, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 283.
• 1952 – Fowler High School, 100 W 8th Ave, Fowler, KansasEngineering News-Record (1948): 238.
• 1952 – Hutchinson Sports Arena, 710 E 11th Ave, Hutchinson
• 1952 – Stevens County Courthouse, 200 E 6th St, Hugoton, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 329.
• 1953 – Dotzour Hall, McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas
• 1953 – Memorial Union expansion, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas"Mann, Robert E(ugene)" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1956): 363.
• 1953 – Phillipsburg Elementary School, 300 Nebraska Ave, Phillipsburg, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 281.
• 1954 – Ellsworth County Courthouse,{{efn|name=Ellsworth|Designed by Mann & Company, architects, with John G. Seitz of Ellsworth, associate architect.}} 210 N Kansas Ave, Ellsworth, Kansas"Seitz, John G(oddard)" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1956): 497.
• 1954 – Oakley High School, 118 W 7th St, Oakley, Kansas
• 1955 – Dodge City Civic Center, 2100 1st Ave, Dodge City, Kansas
• 1958 – Graham County Courthouse, 410 N Pomeroy St, Hill City, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 271.
• 1960 – Dunklau Gardens, 450 E 23rd St, Fremont, Nebraska"Mann, Arthur Robert" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1962): 459-460.
• 1960 – Hutchinson High School, 810 E 13th St, Hutchinson, Kansas
• 1960 – Memorial Union expansion, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
• 1960 – Mohler Hall and Brown Auditorium, McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas"Mann, Robert E(ugene)" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1962): 460.
• 1961 – Hoffman Student Union, McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas
• 1963 – Ness City High School, 414 E Chestnut St, Ness City, Kansas"Mann, Robert E(ugene)" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1970): 592-593.
• 1966 – Lincoln Library, 201 N Main St, Medicine Lodge, Kansas"Schmidt, Winston A." in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1970): 810.
• 1967 – Medicine Lodge City Office, 114 W 1st Ave, Medicine Lodge, Kansas"Mann, Norman Lee" in American Architects Directory (New York: R. R. Bowker Company, 1970): 592.
• 1968 – Ray E. Dillon Jr. house, 301 W 20th Ave, Hutchinson, Kansas
• 1969 – Memorial Union expansion, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
• 1969 – Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital, 415 N Main St, Ulysses, Kansas
• 1973 – First National Bank Center,{{efn|name=FNB|Structurally incorporating the original First National Bank Building, designed by D. H. Burnham & Company and completed in 1911.}} 1 N Main St, Hutchinson, Kansas
• 1983 – Hutchinson Middle School 7, 210 E Ave A, Hutchinson, KansasDavid H. Sachs and George Ehrlich, Guide to Kansas Architecture (Lawrence: University Press of Kansas, 1996): 232.Engineering News-Record (1976): 172.
• 1983 – Hutchinson Middle School 8, 200 W 14th Ave, Hutchinson, Kansas

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