Lawrence Bolton Valk (1838-1924), Architect
Lawrence Bolton Valk was born in Florida in 1838. He was listed in New York City directories as an architect as early as 1859. He built a nationwide practice specializing in church design, including First Presbyterian Church of 1884-1885 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Valk and his wife Ellen E. had four children. Their son Arthur joined his father as L. B. Valk and Son in 1885. Valk & Son moved their practice to Los Angeles around 1900, where they emphasized residential design. [1][2][a] L. B. Valk died in Los Angeles in 1924.[11][12]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
none
Educational & Professional Associations
Other Associations
Buildings & Projects
Dated
1880s
First Presbyterian Church (1884-1885), SW corner of 13th & M Streets, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1]
Notes
a.
References
Page Citation
D. Murphy & E. Zimmer “Lawrence Bolton Valk (1838-1924), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, July 20, 2018. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, December 5, 2025.
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