A history of growing with the community and helping the community grow
Our History
Our legacy in the community dates back to 1962, when our founder Ted Boggess began his work on the Forestry Products Laboratory in Gardner.
Originally from Charleston, Ted loved Princeton and recognized great potential in the area. He moved his family to town in 1966 and established E.T. Boggess Architects, Inc.
Working on the Princeton Public Library, multiple medical facilities, local churches and custom homes, Ted soon developed a reputation for striking works that enhanced the local community.
Ted served as our President until 2001, and remained an active member of the firm for many years after that. He also continued to serve on state and national architectural boards and committees.
Ted's son Todd started helping his dad in the office when he was 12 years old, and went on to receive his master's degree in 1988 - and then partnering with his 'Pop' as the head figures of ETB Architects.
Working together for many years, the father and son architect team created a legacy of building design across the area.
Community and family have always been at the heart of everything we do.
Sadly, Ted passed in 2019, but his dedication and service to the people and spaces around him are continued to this day by every member of the ETB team.
Todd and the team are remain dedicated to nurturing and facilitating transformation in the community. Following in Ted's footsteps, we regularly participate in volunteer activities. Our successful summer intern program enables the next generation of architects to learn first-hand.
Continuing with our founder’s guiding principles, each project we complete is driven by responsibility, sustainability and imagination; supporting Princeton towards sustainable growth and an exciting future.
Timeline
Since the founding of ETB Architects in 1966, we’ve been committed to improving our surroundings – where our communities live, work, learn, shop, heal, and worship.
We want to make people’s lives better in the best way we can: Stunning architectural design, delivered with our clients’ challenges, budgets, and ideas front and center.
1960s Getting Started
In 1962, E.T. “Ted” Boggess and his family move to Princeton, West Virginia. Ted establishes his own architectural firm in 1964 and incorporates as E.T. Boggess Architects in 1966.
Ted designs what may have been the first geodesic dome in the Virginias at Bluefield College in the late 1960s. It still has a unique presence on campus and serves the students/community well.
1970s Putting Down Roots
ETB moves to our current location at 101 Rockledge Avenue.
Ted is very active in the community & Chamber of Commerce. He serves as the president of the Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce in 1970.
ETB Architects takes on many projects, including designing, renovating, and restoring places of worship.
1980s The ETB Family Grows
Ted begins serving on WV Board of Architects and NCARB Committees.
Todd Boggess participates in the International Studies program at Clemson University Daniel Center for Urban Design & Building Studies, Genoa, Italy, with time to travel, explore, and sketch architectural landmarks across Europe.
In 1988, Todd graduates from Clemson University with a Masters in Architecture and returns home to join his father at ETB. A notable start to the firm's third decade of service.
1990s Growing with the Community
Todd becomes an Architect and Vice President of ETB.
The firm is awarded more Governmental & Commercial projects, and is selected to design the WV Tourist Information Center.
In 1994, WVA AIA honors ETB with a Merit Award for the WV Tourist Information Center project.
2000s Building a Community
Todd becomes President of ETB, while Ted continues as Chairman of the Board. Their unique relationship as father/son and mentor/apprentice, and ultimately, partners is both exciting and rewarding.
New projects include government and education complexes.
West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine named Todd to its Young Guns Class of 2003, recognizing the next generation of leaders for driving business success of the Mountain State and accomplishing great things in their communities.
2010s Continuing the Legacy
The Princeton/Mercer County Chamber of Commerce honors ETB with the 2011 “Business of Year" Award.
The firm takes on more government and education projects, including the Princeton Public Library and Pikeview Middle School.
Ted steps back from daily operations and ETB continues to evolve and flourish under Todd’s direction.
Sharon Boggess takes an active role in business management of firm.
In 2014, Governor Tomblin appoints Todd to the WV Board of Architects, which protects the life, health, and property of the people of the State of West Virginia by ensuring that proper architecture practices are used in the state.
2020s Making a Mark on the Future
ETB Architects begins a new decade working on the ATV Trailcamp at Coaldale with new trails and cabins, and a lodge with a restaurant and general store.
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