Alfred O. Elzner (1845-11/26/1935) Cincinnati, Ohio. (F.A.I.A.)

In architectural practive after 1887, he was a partner in the firm of Elzner & Anderson, pioneers in the use of concrete for commercial buildings.

Born and educated in Cincinnati, Elzner went to Boston for a course of technical training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and following his graduation remained in Boston a few years to work in the office of Henry H. Richardson. Returning to his native city in 1887, he joined George M. Anderson in organizing the firm with which he was connected for many years. One of their early works was the Ingalls Building, also they designed the Denton Building and the Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, with Stanley Matthews Associate Architect, the latter known as the firm's largest and most important work. In addition, Elzner & Anderson designed the Homestead Hotel at Hot Springs Virginia, and the Berea Kentucky College.