Benjamin Franklin Liddon (May 1, 1876 - August, 1952) [1] was a businessman and a civic leader. While residing in Corinth, Mississippi, he designed several buildings including a theater and his home. [2]
He designed the Corinth Coliseum Theatre, at 404 Taylor Street a Mississippi Landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [3] [4] After being used for live performances and films it was readapted for use as a civic center. [5]
His home is known as the Benjamin Liddon Castle or Benjamin Liddon House. [6]
He married Letitia Borroum, daughter of Dr. Andrew Jackson Borroum. [7]
In 2015 the home he built for his family in Corinth, Mississippi was being restored. [8]
He died in August 1952 in Corinth, Mississippi. [1]
Benjamin Franklin Liddon (May 1, 1876 - August, 1952) [1] was a businessman and a civic leader. While residing in Corinth, Mississippi, he designed several buildings including a theater and his home. [2]
He designed the Corinth Coliseum Theatre, at 404 Taylor Street a Mississippi Landmark that is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [3] [4] After being used for live performances and films it was readapted for use as a civic center. [5]
His home is known as the Benjamin Liddon Castle or Benjamin Liddon House. [6]
He married Letitia Borroum, daughter of Dr. Andrew Jackson Borroum. [7]
In 2015 the home he built for his family in Corinth, Mississippi was being restored. [8]
He died in August 1952 in Corinth, Mississippi. [1]