Vertner Woodson Tandy 1885-1949 Lexington, Kentucky
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Registered black architect in New York State, where he built landmark homes & buildings. A founder of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest African American Fraternity.
Waymark Code: WMFP5P
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/11/2012
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Vertner Woodson Tandy
1885-1949
Born in Lexington, son of Henry A. Tandy, respected African American contractor. Attended the Chandler School, Tuskegee Institute, Cornell Univ. 1st registered black architect in New York State, where he built landmark homes & buildings. A founder of Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest African American Fraternity.
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter, Lexington, Ky.
Marker Name: Vertner Woodson Tandy
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 2296
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society,
Kentucky Department of Highways
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