page_title: Ernest G. Southey
hierarchical_section_title: Ernest G. Southey
caption_attribution_description: The Mechanics &amp; Farmers Savings Bank Building, opposite McLevy Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Part of the Bridgeport Downtown South Historic District. This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 87001402
context_page_description: Ernest G. Southey was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.
  Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey, was also an architect.
  At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.
context_section_description: Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945) was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.
  Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century.  During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School.  He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.
  Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.
  At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.
caption: Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, Bridgeport, 1930.
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