W. Lorenzo Skidmore

Jon Alfred, Barn Team historian, writes the following about USU Barn architect W. L. Skidmore:

In my quest to find out more about W.L. Skidmore, I have discovered that he is NOT related to Skidmore Construction of Idaho Falls, as we had earlier speculated. I spent time with Richard "Dick" Skidmore, who founded the Idaho Falls company more that 50 years ago. He directed me to his brother Bill "William" Skidmore who lives in Brigham City. Bill is a genealogist and knew that his grandfather William Lobark Skidmore had a son named William Lorenzo "Lonnie" Skidmore in his old age. William Lobark Skidmore had two wives and 18 children. Bar architect Lonnie is the half brother of Dick and Bill's dad. Unfortunately, Bill indicated that he doesn't know much about that side of the family; however, he did offer two tidbits:

1. Jay (?) Skidmore was a Sociology professor here on the USU campus and was Lonnie’s son. Jay's wife Hannah Jean, though likely remarried, may still be in the region.

2. Bill said he would learn more about that side of the family and get in contact with me if he found anything intriguing.

Dick did mention that there was a Skidmore architectural firm in L.A. and Bill mentioned one in Chicago. More leads. I will follow up and let you all know what I find.