A partnership of Henry J. Van Ryn and Gerrit Jacob DeGelleke.
Buildings (list is incomplete)
- Edison Middle School – 5372 N. 37th St. – 1928
- Henry Llewellyn Library – 907 E. Russell Ave. – 1914
- Lincoln Avenue Elementary School – 1817 W. Lincoln Ave. – 1917
- Wisconsin Avenue School – 2708 W. Wisconsin Ave. – 1921
- Phillis Wheatley School – 2442 N. 20th St. – 1902
- Posner Building/MKE Lofts – 152 W. Wisconsin Ave. – 1908
- Washington High School – 2525 N. Sherman Blvd. – 1916
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