A. J. Gibson

Albert John Gibson (April 1, 1862 – December 31, 1927) was one of the most prominent and well-known architects in Missoula, Montana who designed a number of buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[1] Gibson was born on a farm near Savannah, Ashland County, Ohio in 1862 and arrived in Butte, Montana.

After learning the craft of architecture and carpentry, Gibson moved to Missoula, Montana, around 1889.

Gibson had a short career as a carpenter before designing many landmark buildings in the Missoula and Bitterroot area.

He and his wife were killed instantly on December 31, 1927, when their automobile was struck by a train in Missoula.