Edward F. Neild

Edward Fairfax Neild Sr.
Neild circa 1950-1960
Born(1884-12-03)December 3, 1884
DiedJuly 6, 1955(1955-07-06) (aged 70)
Resting placeForest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport
Alma materTulane University
Occupation(s)Architect of Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and many public buildings in Louisiana
SpouseEthel Land Neild (married 1907-1955, his death)
ChildrenEdward F. Neild Jr.
Elizabeth "Betty" Neild Van Hook
Parent(s)George Frederick and Elizabeth Moss Neild
Neild also designed private homes, such as the Pine Wold house located at Fairfield Avenue at Kirby Street in Shreveport. A circus once wintered on the grounds of the home.

Edward Fairfax Neild Sr. FAIA (December 3, 1884 – July 6, 1955), was an American architect originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. He designed the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. He was selected for the task by U.S. President Harry Truman.


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