D. X. Murphy & Bro. Architectural Collection, 1854–1949
Title
D. X. Murphy & Bro. Architectural Collection, 1854–1949
Subject
Architects
Architecture--Designs and plans
Architecture
Blueprints
Commercial buildings
Distilleries--Design and construction
Hotels
Industrial buildings
Post office buildings
Public buildings
Religious architecture
Residential architecture
Dwellings
Louisville (Ky.)
Description
D. X. Murphy & Bro., Architects was a Louisville architectural firm. It grew out of the firm of architect Henry Whitestone, an Irish immigrant best remembered for designing the Galt House. In 1874, Whitestone hired Louisvillian D. X. (Dennis Xavier) Murphy (1853–1933), the son of Irish Immigrants, as a draftsman. When Whitestone retired in 1881, D. X. Murphy took control of the firm. In 1890, Murphy changed the name of the firm to D. X. Murphy & Bro., Architects and made his brother, J. C. (James Cornelius) Murphy, a partner. Murphy’s younger brother, Peter J. Murphy, worked for the firm as well.
The Murphy brothers designed many Louisville-area residences and business buildings, as well as several Catholic schools and churches in Kentucky. They also designed the Jefferson County Jail, the original Jewish Hospital, and one of Louisville’s internationally known architectural works, the grandstand and twin spires at Churchill Downs. In 1962 D. X. Murphy became Luckett and Farley, Inc. and is still a thriving Louisville architectural firm today.
This collection is comprised of architectural drawings from D. X. Murphy & Bro., most from the years 1880 to 1920. Additionally the collection includes records from the firm’s predecessor businesses: D. X. Murphy, Architect; Henry Whitestone, Architect; and Rogers and Whitestone, Architects. Types of projects include residential, religious, medical, governmental, commercial, industrial, and recreational facilities.
The Murphy brothers designed many Louisville-area residences and business buildings, as well as several Catholic schools and churches in Kentucky. They also designed the Jefferson County Jail, the original Jewish Hospital, and one of Louisville’s internationally known architectural works, the grandstand and twin spires at Churchill Downs. In 1962 D. X. Murphy became Luckett and Farley, Inc. and is still a thriving Louisville architectural firm today.
This collection is comprised of architectural drawings from D. X. Murphy & Bro., most from the years 1880 to 1920. Additionally the collection includes records from the firm’s predecessor businesses: D. X. Murphy, Architect; Henry Whitestone, Architect; and Rogers and Whitestone, Architects. Types of projects include residential, religious, medical, governmental, commercial, industrial, and recreational facilities.
Creator
D. X. Murphy & Bro., Architects (Louisville, Ky.)
Source
Mss. BB M978, D.X. Murphy & Bro., Architects (Louisville, Ky.) Records, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
Publisher
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
Date
1854–1949
Rights
Property rights in the collection belong to The Filson Historical Society. The Filson Historical Society can provide high-resolution scans of original source materials from its holdings for non-commercial and commercial use. To learn about this process, visit https://filsonhistorical.org/collections/order-reproductions/
Format
13 items
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Identifier
Mss. BB M978
