Lew F. Porter

Not to be confused with Lew Porter, Lew Porter (gridiron football), or Lewis P. Featherstone.
Lew F. Porter
The memorial arch at Camp Randall is just one of several structures designed by Porter in Madison, Wisconsin
Born(1862-07-06)July 6, 1862
Peru, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1918(1918-04-15) (aged 55)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma materBeloit College
University of Wisconsin–Madison
OccupationArchitect
SpouseCarolyn Lucretia Howe
Children4
BuildingsSee works
ProjectsWisconsin State Capitol

Lew Forster Porter (July 6, 1862 – April 15, 1918), sometimes spelled as Lew Foster Porter, was an American architect and civil engineer from Peru, Illinois. During Porter's career he was one of the principal builders of the Wisconsin State Capitol as well as the capitol building commission's permanent secretary. Porter was a longtime business partner of Allan Conover and was the co-owner of their architectural and engineering firm, Conover & Porter. Porter was also the architectural mentor of Frank Lloyd Wright who was an apprentice under both Conover and Porter.

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