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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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Apr 4, 2024 · June 23, 1895, New York City (aged 76) Movement / Style: Gothic Revival. Second Empire style. 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. Renwick studied engineering at Columbia ...
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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).
In 1858 Corcoran engaged the noted architect James Renwick Jr., who had earlier designed the Smithsonian’s Castle in Washington and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, to design a public museum in which to display his collection of American art. An American Louvre.
Jun 8, 2018 · Renwick, James (1818–95). American architect, mostly active in NYC. He is best remembered for Grace Church, Broadway (1843–6—one of the first in the USA in which a scholarly feeling for Gothic Revival of the Second Pointed variety was demonstrated), and St Patrick's Cathedral (1858–79).
New York City. Biography. One of the most successful American architects of his day, James Renwick is best known for his contribution to the revival of Gothic Architecture in 19th century New York, as exemplified by St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral (1858-79), the Grace Protestant Episcopal Church (1843), and the City College of New York.
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