Introduction to the architecture of Clarence “Cap” Wigington, America’s first Black city architect.
$19.99
This virtual tour introduces the viewer to the skill and vision of architect Clarence “Cap” Wigington and his work for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota from 1917 through1949. During his time with the city, he worked on over 90 buildings. Seven of these have been chosen for this tour to showcase Wigington’s ability to adapt to new architecture styles while maintaining his distinctive voice at a time of rapidly changing world events and racial oppression.
Description
This virtual tour showcases seven of the buildings designed by Clarence “Cap” Wigington, America’s first Black municipal architect. His legacy still shapes life in St. Paul, MN where he worked as a city architect from 1917 through 1949. The tour consists of 360° panoramas taken with a professional grade camera and lined together to explore the buildings from different angles. The buildings date from 1921 to 1941 and demonstrate Wigington’s skill and vision in designs created in a tumultuous period covering of two world wars and the Great Depression.