Henry A. Tandy
Henry A. Tandy (c. 1853–1918) was an American building contractor and entrepreneur, specializing in decorative stone masonry and brickwork. Of African-American descent, he was born enslaved in Estill County, Kentucky, and rose to become one of the wealthiest African Americans in Kentucky by the early twentieth century. His best-known commission is the historic Fayette County Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky (1898–1900). In 2020, the downtown Cheapside Park, which is adjacent to the courthouse, was renamed the Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park in his honor.
Henry A. Tandy | |
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| Born | c. 1853 |
| Died | 1918 |
| Occupation(s) | Building contractor, entrepreneur, businessman |
| Years active | 1867-1918 |
| Organization | Tandy & Byrd |
| Known for | Contributions to Historic architecture |
| Spouse | Emma Brice |
| Children | Vertner Woodson Tandy, architect |
| Honours | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park, Lexington, Kentucky |
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