Uthe, Charles

Biography

Charles Uthe was born in North Amherst, Ohio and was educated in Cleveland Public Schools. He began work as an architect in 1898 at the National Electric Lamp Company. He worked for Granger & Meade for five years, Meade & Garfield for four years, two years for W. R. Watterson, and with contractor J. A. Reaugh & Son. In 1916 he became supervising engineer with William Sly & Company. Later he was employed with the Northern Blower Company. In 1935 he was appointed construction engineer at the Parsons Engineering Company. Later in life he was associated with I. T. Frary, staff member of the Cleveland Museum of Art. He supervised the drawing and sketches of old homes and monuments throughout Ohio. He was a member of the Cleveland Architectural Club, a member of First Congregational Church, and a Republican. He resided at 1252 East 80th Street. He died in 1948 at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and is buried in Youngstown.