Justave Mandor Matson (August 11, 1890 – May 23, 1963) was an architect in

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. He designed the

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in Racine County, Wisconsin and Wilmanor Apartments in Racine County (both listed on the National Register of Historic Places). Matson assisted Pennsylvania firm Richter & Eiler in the design of the Holy Communion Lutheran Church (Racine, Wisconsin) (1928) at 2000 W. Sixth. He also designed Racine City Hall,

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and

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, as well as Mitchell Elementary and middle school. Frank Lloyd Wright replaced Madson in 1935 as the architect for

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's administration building.Two men, two visions
by Mark Hertzberg May 12, 2002 Journal Times Matson is also credited with designing the

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at 1924 Charles Street in Racine.Granada Theatre
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Flickr Matson is also credited with designing St. Edwards Church in Racine and Roosevelt School in Racine.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Matson, J. Mandor Architects from Wisconsin People from Racine, Wisconsin 1890 births 1963 deaths

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