John A. Lankford
John A. Lankford (December 4, 1874 – July 2, 1946), American architect. He was the first professionally licensed African American architect in Virginia in 1922 and in the District of Columbia in 1924. He has been regarded as the "dean of black architecture".
John Anderson Lankford | |
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| Born | December 4, 1874 Potosi, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1946 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Shaw University Morris Brown College Wilberforce University |
| Occupation | Architect |
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