Z. Erol Smith Sr. (died September 1964)[1] was an American architect in Chicago.[2] He designed buildings for Anthony Overton including the Overton Hygienic Building and the Chicago Bee Building for the Chicago Bee newspaper.[3] His son of the same name served as the first mayor of Palos Heights and continued in office for 14 years.[3]
He established his architecture business in 1915.[4] His office was at 5501 South Prairie,[5] 343 East Garfield Boulevard[6] and 305 East 55th Street.[7]
He trained at the Armour Institute of Technology and Art Institute of Technology. Much of his work is in Chicago's south side.[2]
In 1919, he designed a couple of garages.[8] In 1922, he designed to Overton Hygienic Building at 3627 South State Street.[9]
The Chicago Bee Building at 3647 South State Street was built from 1929 to 1931. It was built as the headquarters for the Chicago Bee.[10] It later also served as offices for his skin care products business and eventually as a public library. It is in the Black Metropolis-Bronzeville Historic District. In 1998, it was listed as a Chicago Landmark.[11]
His namesake son was mayor of Palos Heights. His grandson Z. Erol Smith is an architect.[citation needed]
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