Ernest G. Southey
# Ernest G. Southey

Ernest G. Southey (January 23, 1874 - November 20, 1945) was an American architect from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Having begun his practice by 1902, and continuing until his 1945 death, Ernest G. Southey had a career spanning almost the entire first half of the twentieth century. During that period, he designed a number of major residences, commercial buildings, and the Bassick High School. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects from 1916, and was cited for his architectural achievement during Bridgeport's centennial celebration in the 1930s.

Southey's son, David Ludgate Southey (1911-1974), was also an architect.

At least one of his designs has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and several others are contributing properties in historic districts.

## Works

* William N. Beardsley House, 135 Park Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1902)
* Danbury High School, 181 White St., Danbury, Connecticut (1902) - Demolished.
* Westport Town Hall (Old), 90 Post Rd. E., Westport, Connecticut (1908)
* Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910)
* Lewis B. Curtis House, 250 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1910) - Demolished 1962.
* William L. Taylor House, 10 Soundview Rd., Westport, Connecticut (1910)
* City Savings Bank Building, 948 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1912–14)
* William B. Leigh House, 409 Waldemere Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1913)
* Dudley M. Morris House, 305 Linden Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1915)
* Casino, Seaside Park, Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)
* Harvey & Lewis Store, 1148 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1918)
* Bridgeport Gas Light Building, 815 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)
* Morris Plan Bank Building, 102 Bank St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1924)
* Alexander L. DeLaney House, 64 Lyon Ter., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1925)
* Bassick High School, Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1928–29)
* Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank Building, 930 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1930)
* Bridgeport Hydraulic Building, 835 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1931)
* St. Vincent's Hospital (Completion), 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, Connecticut (1932) - Demolished.
