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Herman J. Duncan

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American architect

Herman J. Duncan was an American architect based in Louisiana. A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

He was lauded for his foresight in designing the Cameron Parish, Louisiana courthouse to survive hurricanes, possibly saving hundreds of lives. The building served as refuge for many and was the only building in Cameron to survive 1958 Hurricane Audrey.

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  1. ^ "Deceased Alexandrian Lauded as Storm Hero". August 14, 1957. Retrieved March 22, 2019. Reproduced as "Herman Duncan Hurricane Audrey and Cameron Court House Alexandria Town Talk 8-14-1957" in newspapers.com.
  2. National Register Staff, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation (November 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: 1938 Clinton High School". National Park Service. Retrieved March 22, 2019. With accompanying pictures
  3. National Register Staff, Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation (November 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Edward Benjamin Dubuisson House". National Park Service. Retrieved March 22, 2019. With accompanying 17 photos from 1996


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