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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.
20. Nov. 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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19. Juni 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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A leader of multiple architectural movements in the 19th-century United States, James Renwick, Jr., elevated contemporary regard for the profession through his designs for high-profile buildings such as the Smithsonian "Castle" in Washington and St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
James Renwick (* 30. Mai 1792 in Liverpool, England; † 12. Januar 1863 in New York City, New York) war ein britisch-amerikanischer Physiker und Ingenieur. Renwicks Geburtsjahr und -ort werden in einzelnen Quellen abweichend angegeben: 1790, 1793, New York City.
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.
11. Nov. 2020 · James Renwick was responsible for numerous notable Gothic Revival buildings during the mid- to late-nineteenth century. After making a name for himself with his design of Grace Church, he became a partner in the prominent architectural firm of Renwick, Aspinwall & Russell.
