H. Ray Burks

Harvey Ray Burks AIA (July 26, 1889 – March 17, 1948) was an American architect in practice in Little Rock, Arkansas from 1922 until his death in 1948.

Burks developed a substantial, statewide practice and was responsible for the design of county courthouses, municipal and institutional buildings and the original Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Burks developed a statewide practice, designing the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock as well as courthouses, schools and other large projects.

He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), local fraternal and social organizations and the First Presbyterian Church.

[3][1] After Burks' death, his colleagues in the AIA eulogized him as "one of the outstanding architects who have practiced in the State of Arkansas ... [he gave] to his work in architecture a feeling of color, balance and harmony which can best be appreciated by observing his many outstanding buildings and tasteful homes throughout the State.

The Lonoke County Courthouse in Lonoke , designed by Burks in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1928.
The Pope County Courthouse in Russellville , designed by Burks in the Art Deco style and completed in 1931.
The Monticello City Hall, designed by Burks in the Art Deco style and completed in 1934.
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in Little Rock , designed by Burks in the Art Deco style and completed in 1937.
The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired , designed by Burks in the Colonial Revival style and completed in 1939.