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Emma Brunson
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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern Feb 1, 1923
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Emma Gruetzke
1887 |
| Died | 1980 (aged 92–93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
Emma Brunson (born 1887, died 1980) was an American architect. She made history by becoming the very first woman architect to be officially registered in the state of Minnesota!
About Emma Brunson's Life
Emma Brunson was likely born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Before starting her own business, she worked for 15 years with another architect named Augustus F. Gauger. During that time, she was a drafter, which means she drew detailed plans for buildings. She also wrote specifications, which are the instructions about the materials and how to build things.
In 1920, Emma Brunson opened her own architecture firm. Just one year later, on December 23, 1921, she became Minnesota's first registered woman architect. This happened soon after a new law was passed that required architects and engineers to be officially registered. She mostly designed homes until she retired in 1968. Emma Brunson passed away in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1980.
Buildings She Designed
Emma Brunson designed many buildings, mostly homes. Here are some of them:
- Hugo Koch residence in Saint Paul, Minnesota (built in 1923)
- Emma Brunson's own home in Saint Paul
- Theodore Maier residence in St. Paul (built in 1926)
- C.E. Smith residence in St. Paul (built in 1926)
- George E & Anne N Olson House in St. Paul (built in 1936)
Her Legacy
Emma Brunson's important papers and designs are kept at the Northwest Architectural Archives. This is a special collection at the University of Minnesota where people can study her work.
