Theodore R. Griest

Theodore R. Griest FAIA (August 14, 1898 – April 19, 1974) was an American architect in practice in Topeka, Kansas from 1933 until his retirement in 1956.

Griest's architectural work included Topeka's high school (1931), city hall (1940) and public library (1954).

In his retirement he was involved in the City of Topeka's planning and urban renewal efforts.

[3] After retiring from his firm, Griest turned to consulting work, in which he would remain until his death.

[4] In 1957 Griest joined the Topeka planning commission, a year after the city began a major urban renewal project, which would eliminate a largely Black neighborhood known as "the Bottoms" and substantially depopulate the city center.