Jefferson County ArArchives Biographies.....Kraeszig, F. H. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/arfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robert Sanchez http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00027.html#0006574 July 18, 2009, 2:21 pm Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922) F. H. KRAESZIG. F. H. Kraeszig, a well-known architect of Pine Bluff, enjoying a liberal patronage and holding at all times to the highest standards of his profession, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1885, a son of Joseph and Mary (Klapheke) Kraeszig. His education was acquired in the public schools of his native city, and afterward he there studied architecture and construction, being associated with a number of the leading architects of Louisville, so that through study and experience he gained broad and valuable knowledge, constituting the foundation upon which he has built his subsequent success. In 1910 he came to Pine Bluff, opened an office and has since followed his profession here. His capability and merit have gained for him a large clientele and he has erected many of the substantial and attractive structures of the city. He designed and superintended the building of the Ichnabel residence of Pine Bluff, the Altheimer high school, the Wabbaseka high school, the Masonic Temple of Pine Bluff and the residence of Dr. 0. W. Clark. He has also erected many other attractive residences and business blocks of pleasing design, and these structures stand as monuments to his skill and ability. Mr. Kraeszig was married to Miss Cecelia Schweri of Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of John Schweri. They have become parents of six children: Katherine, Marie, Aline, Leona, John and Albert. The religious faith of the family is that of the Presbyterian church, and they are interested in the various branches of the church work and in all of those plans and organized projects which have for their object the upbuilding of the city along material, intellectual, social and moral lines. Additional Comments: Citation: Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1922 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ar/jefferson/bios/kraeszig249bs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/arfiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb