Franklin B. Ware (1873–May 3, 1945) was an American architect, best known for serving as the

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from 1907 to 1912. He was born in

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in 1873, and received a degree in architecture from

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in 1894. He entered practice with his father and brother in 1900 under the name James E. Ware and Sons. From 1901 to 1905, he was on the New York City Board of Aldermen."NEW STATE ARCHITECT.; Franklin B. Ware of This City Is Appointed by Gov. Hughes." ''New York Times,'' October 16, 1907
/ref> From 1907 to 1912, he served as State architect of New York. His father died in 1918, and he continued in practice with his brother. In addition to designing the

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while State architect, in private practice his partnership designed the Huntington Gymnasium at

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; Baggs Park Museum and Grace Church at

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; United States Post Office at

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; buildings at

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; the

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; and a number of private residences in New York and New Jersey. While in practice with his father, they designed

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, added to the

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in 1986.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ware, Franklin B. Architects from New York (state) Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation alumni 1873 births 1945 deaths