George W. Maher
American architect
Died when: 61 years 261 days (740 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
George Washington Maher (December 25, 1864 – September 12, 1926) was an American architect during the first quarter of the 20th century.He is considered part of the Prairie School-style and was known for blending traditional architecture with the Arts & Crafts-style.
According to architectural historian H.Allen Brooks, "His influence on the Midwest was profound and prolonged and, in its time, was certainly as great as was [Frank Lloyd] Wright's.
Compared with the conventional architecture of the day, his work showed considerable freedom and originality, and his interiors were notable for their open and flowing...space".
Maher was elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1916.
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