Levi Scofield
Levi Tucker Scofield (originally Schofield) (November 9, 1842– February 25, 1917)[1] was a prominent architect and sculptor from Cleveland, Ohio. He served as a captain in the 103rd OVI in the American Civil War[2] and designed many public buildings and several monuments during his career. He was a third generation Cleveland resident and the Schofield Building, which he designed, is named after him.
Levi Scofield
November 9, 1842
February 25, 1917 (aged 74)
Architect, Sculptor
Early life[edit]
Scofield was born in Cleveland to William Benedict and Mary Scofield. His grandfather, Benjamin Scofield, came to the city in 1816 from New York and was responsible for the construction of many of Cleveland's earliest buildings. In 1856, Scofield's father built the Scofield Block on Erie Street out of which his mother ran a boardinghouse on the second and third floors. Scofield attended Cleveland Public Schools and trained as a builder and architect, working under his father.[1]
Civil War[edit]
In 1861, at the age of 19, Scofield briefly joined Battery D of the 1st Ohio Light Artillery under the command of Colonel James Barnett, mustering out only a month later. In July 1862 he was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant of the 103rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry, eventually attaining the rank of captain in 1864. During his service, he served largely as an engineer on the staff of Jacob Dolson Cox.[1] Scofield published a book in 1909 detailing his experiences during The Battle of Franklin.[3]