Kurtz & Denning
Edward P. Denning | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2003 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Years active | 1960–2003 |
| Known for | Public and ecclesiastical architecture in Rhode Island |
Edward Patrick Denning (1926–2003) was an American architect known for his contributions to public and ecclesiastical architecture in Rhode Island throughout the 1960s and 1970s, operating primarily out of East Providence, Rhode Island.
Denning was born on July 25, 1926, in Providence, Rhode Island. He completed his architectural studies at the University of Notre Dame in 1950. His career commenced in 1960 when he partnered with East Providence architect E. James Kurtz. The practice grew into Kurtz, Denning & Gazda by 1965. In 1966, Denning established his own firm, Edward P. Denning & Associates, which he managed until the end of his professional life. He lived in the southern part of East Providence and passed away on August 20, 2003.
Architectural works
Kurtz & Denning, 1960–1965:
- Espirito Santo Roman Catholic Church, located at 311 Alden St., Fall River, MA (1962)
- O'Hare Academic Center at Salve Regina College, Newport, RI (1964–67) – Project completed by Kurtz following the firm's dissolution
- Johnston Senior High School, situated at 345 Cherry Hill Rd., Johnston, RI (1965) – Collaborated with Russillo & Butler
Kurtz, Denning & Gazda, 1965–1966:
- St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 1697 E. Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI (1965)
Edward P. Denning & Associates, from 1966 onward:
- St. Brendan's Roman Catholic Church at 60 Turner Ave., Riverside, RI (1967)
- Cumberland High School Annex, located at 2600 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI (1969)
- Bathhouse at Second Beach in Middletown, RI (1974)
- Edward R. Martin Middle School, 111 Brown St., East Providence (1977)
- Tiverton Middle School at 10 Quintal Dr., Tiverton, RI (1976)
- Middletown Public Library, situated at 700 W. Main Rd., Middletown (1978) – Later modified