The John Sevier Building State Office Building was the final project to use Public Works Administration (PWA) funding for its construction in Tennessee. Designed by Emmons H. Woolwine (1899-1951) and Frederic C. Hirons (1882-1942) and completed in 1940, the exterior is Indiana limestone while the interior features Art Deco detailing such as elegant bronze grilles, doors, and panels. It features murals by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) which depict scenes from Tennessee’s history. The building was named for John Sevier (1745-1815), first governor of Tennessee. As of 2019, this streamlined Classical style building housed the offices of the Attorney General of Tennessee. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
John Sevier State Office Building
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Description
The John Sevier Building State Office Building was the final project to use Public Works Administration (PWA) funding for its construction in Tennessee. Designed by Emmons H. Woolwine (1899-1951) and Frederic C. Hirons (1882-1942) and completed in 1940, the exterior is Indiana limestone while the interior features Art Deco detailing such as elegant bronze grilles, doors, and panels. It features murals by Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) which depict scenes from Tennessee’s history. The building was named for John Sevier (1745-1815), first governor of Tennessee. As of 2019, this streamlined Classical style building housed the offices of the Attorney General of Tennessee. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.