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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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Jun 19, 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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In the 1850s, James Renwick Jr. was the most famous architect in New York. From Midtown’s soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Gothic-style Grace Church to the spooky remains of the smallpox...
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.
Jun 7, 2022 · James Renwick, Jr. (November 1, 1818 — June 23, 1895) was one of the 19th century’s most prolific and successful American architects. Renwick is best known for his mastery of the Gothic Revival and Romanesque styles, as evidenced in his masterworks Grace Church (1843-1858), St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue (1859-1878 ...
Nov 11, 2020 · James Renwick, Jr. (November 11, 1818 — June 23, 1895) was one of the most influential, accomplished, and skilled American architects of the 19th century. Largely self-taught, he lived and worked most of his life in our neighborhoods, where his family had deep roots.
