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James Renwick Jr. (born November 11, 1818, Bloomingdale in Upper Manhattan in New York City – June 23, 1895, in New York City) was an American architect in the 19th century, noted especially for designing churches and museums.
Nov 20, 2015 · Architect James Renwick, Jr. (November 1, 1818–June 23, 1895) designed some of the most famous buildings in America. His eclectic style emerged from his background in engineering, his understanding of history, and his worldly views of art and architecture.
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The Castle was the first Smithsonian building, designed by architect James Renwick Jr., whose other works include St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City and the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, also in Washington D.C.
Apr 4, 2024 · James Renwick (born Nov. 1, 1818, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died June 23, 1895, New York City) was one of the most successful, prolific, and versatile American architects in the latter half of the 19th century.
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The Smithsonian Institution Building, popularly known as the "Castle," was designed by architect James Renwick, Jr. The building is constructed of red sandstone from Seneca Creek, Maryland, in the Norman style (a 12th-century combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs).
1846–1855, James Renwick, Jr. South side of Mall on Jefferson Dr. between 9th and 12th streets SW.
Jun 8, 2018 · Like his contemporaries Richard Upjohn and Alexander Jackson Davis, James Renwick Jr. was a champion of the Gothic revival style in architecture. He sought to make American architecture reflect the styles of the Middle Ages , with massive, turreted, castle- and cathedral-like structures.
