Arthur Bohn


Arthur Bohn, AIA, was an American architect active from the 1880s to 1940s in Indiana. He was a co-founder of the Indianapolis architectural firm of Vonnegut and Bohn.
Working in Indianapolis in the 1880s, Bohn entered into a partnership in 1888 with Bernard Vonnegut Sr., WAA, and Fellow to form Vonnegut & Bohn. Vonnegut had been practicing with a client roster in Indianapolis since 1883 and had previous draftsman experience in the prominent New York firm of George B. Post. He also came from a wealthy and respected family that may have led to several commissions. However, Vonnegut was not the most sociable individual and was not active in the community, which is where several commissions often originate. In addition, Vonnegut and frequently traveled and lived abroad, so Bohn was likely to have played a significant role in attracting clients and executing much of the day-to-day work, despite being overshadowed by the Vonnegut name.
Bohn died in 1948 and is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

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