MID-CENTURY MODERN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Architectural Biography


George H. Bail AIA

  • Born
    August 6, 1921, in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Retired
    1987
  • Wife
    Meryon
  • Education
    Graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1939. Learned drafting in his father's office and attended Princeton. Finished graduate school by 1948, after his education had been interrupted by the war.
Career

Worked with his father, Frank, for 17 years. Partnered with William R. Frizzell in 1966 for the next 24 years. Was architect of record on churches, hospitals, nursing homes, college buildings, condominiums, private houses (including several off McGregor Boulevard), commercial and industrial buildings; car dealerships, libraries, offices and banks.

Known for

Many private homes, including three family residences in Cajuput Cove, the Master Plan of Florida State University, West Hall at FSU, Villas Sheraton Motor Inn, the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Collier County, and (with Frizzell Architects) Braun Chevrolet-Cadillac dealership, multiple Lee Memorial Hospital additions, and the Gulfside Place Condominium on Sanibel.

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