Background
James B. Lizius was born in 1851 in Frankfort-on-the- Main, Germany.
James B. Lizius was born in 1851 in Frankfort-on-the- Main, Germany.
He arrived in the United States early in life, established an architectural office in Indianapolis in 1875, where he practiced until his death. While there is no record of his executed work, he was known to have planned and built various structures, both private and public in the city.
Mr. Lizius was elected an Associate of the American Institute of Architects in 1887 and was made a Fellow in 1889.