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Charles Barton Keen (December 5, 1868 – February 12, 1931) was an American architect, prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for designing residences and country estates.
- American
- December 5, 1868, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Architect
- February 12, 1931 (aged 62), Hamilton, Bermuda
Charles Barton Keen (1868-1931), a prolific designer of suburban residences and country estates primarily on Philadelphia’s Main Line for more than thirty-five years, added a second locus of activity—North Carolina—when he became a favorite architect of wealthy tobacco and textile families starting around 1912.
Born: 12/5/1868, Died: 2/12/1931. One of the most prolific and popular designers of the country house, Charles Barton Keen was born in Philadelphia, the son of Charles B. and Harriet I. Keen. After early preparation at the Rugby Academy, Keen entered the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 1889.
The 1924 white stucco Georgian Revival home built by furniture magnate B.F. Huntley for his family of eight was designed by the renowned Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen, aided by local architect William Roy Wallace. Landscaper Thomas Sears designed the original 18-acre grounds.
Apr 26, 2016 · One of eight residential commissions by Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen in Greensboro, the Cora and Major John E. Rossell Residence, 1607 Carlisle Road is a charming example of his work and stands as one of the first generation of homes constructed in Irving Park.
Charles Barton Keen & the Philadelphia School. with Mark Alan Hewitt, FAIA. The Union League of Philadelphia. 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. Directions and Parking. 6pm: cocktail reception (cash bar), 6:30pm: program starts. COST/RESERVATIONS. ICAA Members: $20 | General Admission: $30 | Students: $15. 1 AIA LU.
Aug 16, 2018 · One of eight residential commissions by Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen in Greensboro has been protected from destruction by its owner, in partnership with the Preservation Greensboro Development Fund. The property has been preserved by Jackie Humphrey.
