View source for Dean Edwin Arter (1927-1995), Architect

<div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Lincoln, Nebraska, 1951-1995'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">


DBA: Arter & Associates; Dean E. Arter & Associates

'''Dean Edwin Arter''' was born on April 6, 1927 in Hawarden, Iowa. He joined the U.S. Air Force, serving 1944-1946. After earning his Bachelor’s of Art in Architecture from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1951, he entered architectural practice as a draftsman in Lincoln.[[#References|[4][5]]] 

'''Arter''' formed the firm of Arter & Speece in 1956 which stayed in practice until 1966. Then he established [[Dean E. Arter & Associates|Dean E. Arter & Associates]], where he practiced for almost thirty years.[[#References|[4][5]]] He developed Devco, Inc., in 1970, and later Devco Investment Corporation, a property management firm responsible for several downtown development projects, including CenterStone, Georgian Place, Lincoln Station, Commerce Court, and Lincoln Square.[[#References|[6][7]]] In 1980 his companies were organized under the umbrella entity, The Arter Group Ltd.[[#References|[2]]]

'''Arter''' was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and was active with the Lincoln Council on Alcoholism and Drugs, receiving the Bronze Key in 1983.[[#References|[1][6]]] He was also prominently associated with the Cosmopolitan Club, Westminster Presbyterian Church, DeltaUpsilon, and the NU Alumni Association. Dean Arter died on January 26, 1995.[[#References|[6][7]]] 

This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries|format and contents]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization.

==Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings==
Lincoln, Nebraska, 1956-1959, 1961-1976, 1992

Scottsbluff-Gering, Nebraska, 1967-1970

==Educational & Professional Associations==
1944-1946: U. S. Army Air Force.[[#References|[4][5]]]

1951: B.A. in Architecture, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.[[#References|[4][5]]]

1951-1956: draftsman, [[Clark & Enersen, Architects|Clark & Enersen]], Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]]

1956-1966: architect and partner, [[Arter & Speece, Architects|Arter & Speece]], Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4][5]]]

1966-1995: architect and president, [[Dean E. Arter & Associates, Architects|Dean E. Arter & Associates]], Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[5]][[#Notes|[a][b]]]

==Other Associations==
1976-1979: employed [[Dennis J. Lyon, Architect|Dennis J. Lyon]], vice president of Dean E. Arter & Associates.

==Buildings & Projects==

<blockquote>
''Some buildings listed as principal works by Arter while practicing as [[Arter & Speece, Architects|Arter & Speece]] include the following:''
</blockquote>

Hampton Elementary School (1957), Hampton, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] 

St. Andrews Lutheran Church (1958), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]]

Medical Village Office Building (1959), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] 

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church (1959), Lyons, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] 

Fillmore County Hospital (1959), Geneva, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]]

Gymnasium Addition (1961), Public School, Walthill, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]]

Methodist Chapel & Student Center-Cornerstone Student Chapel (1962), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[1][5]]] 

Elementary Schools (1964), Valentine, Nebraska.[[#References|[5]]] 

Senior High School (1965), Gering, Nebraska.[[#References|[5]]]  

<blockquote>
''Some principle works by Arter after forming the [[Dean E. Arter & Associates, Architects|Dean E. Arter & Associates]] firm include the following:''
</blockquote>

High Rise Apartment Building (1968), Auburn, Nebraska.[[#References|[5]]] 

Low-Rise Apartment Project (1969), Terrytown, Nebraska[[#References|[5]]]

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (1969), 8320 South St., Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[8]]]

'''Undated'''

CenterStone (n.d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]

Georgian Place (n. d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]

Lincoln Station (n. d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]

Commerce Court (n. d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]

Lincoln Square (n. d.), Lincoln, Nebraska.[[#References|[6]]]

==Notes==
a. The firm was listed with offices in Scottsbluff-Gering, Nebraska, 1967-1970.

b. The architectural firm discontinued operations in 1998.[[#References|[2]]]

==References==
1.  Justin J. Van Mullem; ed. Edward F. Zimmer and Gregory R. Mathis. “[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/histpres/nebraska/lancaster/LC13-D09-Greek-Row-HD.pdf Greek Row Historic District],” National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Lincoln: Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Department, April 18, 1997). 

2. “The Arter Group,” accessed July 9, 2013, http://www.artergroup.com/aboutus.htm 

3.  ''AIA Historical Directory of American Architects: A Resource Guide to Finding Information About Past Architects'', accessed April 4, 2010, http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/Wiki%20Pages/ahd1001330.aspx 

4.  American Institute of Architects, comp., ''American Architects Directory'' second ed. (New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1962), 21, accessed April 4, 2010,
http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/Wiki%20Pages/1962%20American%20Architects%20Directory.aspx 

5.  American Institute of Architects, comp., ''American Architects Directory'', third ed. (New York: R. R. Bowker Co., 1970), 29, accessed April 4, 2010,
http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/Wiki%20Pages/1970%20American%20Architects%20Directory.aspx 

6. “Downtown developer Arter dies,” ''Lincoln Star'' (January 27, 1995), 23.

7. “Arter,” ''Lincoln Star'' (January 29, 1995), 8E.

8. City of Lincoln Building Permit #98515.

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