George Winkler (1869–1962) was an American architect who practiced in Pennsylvania, Florida and Oklahoma from 1903 to 1953.

Background and career

Winkler was born in

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, in 1869 and was educated at

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and

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. He was a member of the following partnerships: Robinson & Winkler, Pittsburgh and Altoona, Pennsylvania (1903–1907); Winkler & McDonald, Tulsa, Oklahoma (1910–1916); Schumacher & Winkler, Tampa, Florida (1926–1930); and Winkler & Reid, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1930–1950). A number of his works are listed on the U.S.

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. Winkler's works include (with attribution): * Clinton-Hardy House, aka Lee Clinton Residence, 1322 S. Guthrie, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Winkler, George), NRHP-listed * Gold Star Memorial Library (1946), Oklahoma City University,

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(Winkler & Reid) * Holy Family Cathedral (1914), corner 8th and Boulder, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Winkler & MacDonald, and J. P. Curtin, Associated Architects) * Mayo Building, 420 S. Main Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma (McDonald, Charles A. & G. Winkler; Koberling, Joseph and Brandborg, Lennart), NRHP-listed *

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(1924), 115 W. 5th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Winkler, George), NRHP-listed * Oklahoma City Public Library (1950), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Winkler & Reid) * Trinity Episcopal Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

References

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