Toma T. Socolescu

Toma T. Socolescu was a Romanian architect. He was one of the influencers of Romanian architecture from the early 20th century through World War II. He devoted his whole life to his region of Prahova and particularly to the city of Ploiești. He will also contribute greatly to the cultural life of his country.

He devoted his whole life to the development of Prahova County and, in particular, the city of Ploiești, founding the Nicolae Iorga Library and the Prahova County Art Museum "Ion Ionescu-Quintus", contributing at the same time to the cultural life of Romania. Among the most important designed constructions are the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, the Central Market Hall, the Palace of Justice, the Palace of Business Schools, the Bank of Credit Prahova and the Scala cinema, all in Ploiești.