Friedrich Ferdinand Schnitzer was a prominent architect and builder who was the principal architect for many structures listed on the

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, including the

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. Schnitzer developed original sketches designing the building to resemble the Bavarian castles he remembered from his youth in

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. He lived in

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and then

. His business became Schnitzer & Son when he was joined by one of his sons. His father and one of his sons were also named Friedrich Schnitzer. The

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replaced the prior building that burned in 1878. He bid on culvert construction projects in Plymouth Township.

Work

, 3220 Mansfield-Olivesburg Road in Mansfield, Ohio *

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(1873) *

, also known as Richland County Home (NRHP listed) Now known as Dayspring Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bldg - Mansfield, Ohio

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(1888) at 34 Park Avenue West in Mansfield. NRHP listed. Now a museum. *

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, supervising architect. *

(built 1886 - 1910), also known as the Mansfield Reformatory. Schnitzer was supervising architect, and his name was found in documents contained in the cornerstone confirming him as architect. Schnitzer was presented with a silver double inkwell from the governor of the state in a lavish ceremony to thank him for his services.

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