Edward Fairfax Neild Sr., was an American architect originally from Shreveport, Louisiana. He designed the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. He was selected for the task by U.S. President Harry Truman.
Neild circa 1950-1960
Neild also designed private homes, such as the Pine Wold house located at Fairfield Avenue at Kirby Street in Shreveport. A circus once wintered on the grounds of the home.
Keeny Hall, the administrative headquarters at Louisiana Tech University, is one of Neild's numerous campus buildings.
A.C. Steere School, designed by Edward F. Neild and expanded in 1938, is named for developer Albert Coldwell Steere. He founded the Broadmoor neighborhood of Shreveport.
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States (1945–1953), his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S. Highway 24 in Independence, Missouri. It was the first presidential library to be created under the provisions of the 1955 Presidential Libraries Act, and is one of thirteen presidential libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Truman's funeral service at the Truman Library, December 27, 1972. Mrs. Truman chose to have the service at the library rather than a larger, state funeral in Washington, D.C.
Truman's office on the premises
Kofi Annan speaking at the Library
