Marcellus E. Wright Sr.
Marcellus Eugene Wright Sr. | |
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| Born | April 8, 1881 Hanover County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1962 (aged 81) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Ritta Brink Stovall |
| Children | 2 |
| Buildings | Altria Theater, The Chamberlin, Hotel John Marshall |
| Projects | Colonial Williamsburg |
Marcellus Eugene Wright Sr. (April 8, 1881 – December 7, 1962) was an American architect. He was active in Richmond, Virginia and the surrounding region during the first half of the 20th century. In addition to his work on hotels, Wright was a pioneer of the Moorish Revival architectural style in his design for the Altria Theater (formerly known as the Mosque), which is a major component of the Monroe Park Historic District.