Solomon Andrew Layton Architect

Solomon Andrew Layton (July 22, 1864 - February 6, 1943) was an American architect who designed over 100 public buildings in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area and was part of the Layton & Forsyth firm. Layton headed a firm in Oklahoma City from 1902 to 1943; his works included the Oklahoma State Capitol, sixteen Oklahoma courthouses, and several buildings on the University of Oklahoma campus. Layton had a considerable influence on Oklahoma City architecture, and he became known as the "dean of Oklahoma City architecture"

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 22, 1864
Birth place
Lucas County Iowa
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 06, 1943
Place of death
Oklahoma City

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Architect

Significant building
Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Oklahoma County Courthouse
Oklahoma State Capitol
Significant project
University of Oklahoma

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