Serenus Milo Colburn (1871-1927) was an architect who worked in
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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during the Golden Age of Flour production. Born in
Ansonia, Connecticut
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on October 12, 1871, Colburn eventually came to work as head draftsman under
William Channing Whitney in 1891. He left his position there in 1899 to work with
Frederick Kees
Frederick G. Kees (April 9, 1852 – March 16, 1927) was an American architect notable for his work in Minnesota and partnerships with Franklin B. Long and Serenus Colburn.
Life and career
Kees was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 9, ...
in the newly formed architectural firm
Kees and Colburn.
The firm enjoyed success creating houses, schools, and buildings such as the Loring Theater. Many of their works are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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. In 1921, after more than 20 years of working together, the firm disbanded. Colburn went on to work with Ernest Forsell until his death on January 13, 1927.
Works by Kees & Colburn
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Minneapolis Grain Exchange
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) is a commodities and futures exchange of grain products. It was formed in 1881 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States as a regional cash commodity market, marketplace to promote fair trade and to prevent t ...
(originally the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce), 1900–02
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Advance Thresher/Emerson-Newton Implement Company, 1900–04
* Orpheum Theatre, later the Seventh Street Theater, Minneapolis (1904; razed 1940)
See also
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Frederick Kees
Frederick G. Kees (April 9, 1852 – March 16, 1927) was an American architect notable for his work in Minnesota and partnerships with Franklin B. Long and Serenus Colburn.
Life and career
Kees was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 9, ...
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References
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1871 births
1927 deaths
Architects from Minneapolis