E. Fay Jones
| Euine Fay Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born |
January 31, 1921 Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
| Died | August 31, 2004 (aged 83) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Thorncrown Chapel |
Euine Fay Jones (January 31, 1921 – August 31, 2004) was an American architect and designer. An apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright during his professional career, Jones is the only one of Wright's disciples to have received the AIA Gold Medal (1990), the highest honor awarded by the American Institute of Architects.
His Thorncrown Chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, only 20 years after it was built, in recognition of its architectural significance. It has also received a special 25-Year Award of Excellence from the American Institute of Architects and other professional recognition.
E. Fay Jones, (first name Euine, which is pronounced U-wan and is an old Welsh form of John), was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on January 31, 1921. Jones became the only surviving child in his family after both of his sisters died at an early age. His family moved to Little Rock, and later to El Dorado, Arkansas. Jones was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Jones' interest in architecture began with the design of treehouses in high school and being inspired by a short film about American Frank Lloyd Wright. Jones hoped to earn an appointment to the United States Naval Academy and took engineering classes at the University of Arkansas to improve his chances. Jones' hopes were dashed after his congressman was defeated for reelection and was unable to offer an appointment.
At the outbreak of World War II, Jones joined the United States Navy and served in the Pacific theater of operations as a naval aviator. He piloted torpedo and dive bombers.
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