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Charles Bulfinch (August 8, 1763 – April 15, 1844) was an early American architect, and has been regarded by many as the first American-born professional architect to practice.
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31 de mar. de 2024 · Charles Bulfinch (born August 8, 1763, Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony [U.S.]—died April 4, 1844, Boston, Massachusetts) was the first American professional architect, who gained fame chiefly as a designer of government buildings. After studying at Harvard University (1778–81), Bulfinch toured Europe (1785–87) and, on the ...
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Learn about the life and legacy of Charles Bulfinch, the American-born architect who designed the U.S. Capitol and its dome, and oversaw its construction between 1818 and 1826. Find out how he became famous for his elegant private residences, churches and public buildings, and how he retired to Boston after his Washington career.
disciplines, see: Types of Art. Biography. One of the best known American architects of the late 18th and early 19th century, Charles Bulfinch was - along with William Thornton (1759-1828) - a leading exponent of the Federal Style of Neoclassical architecture.
Learn about the life and legacy of Charles Bulfinch, the first American-born architect who designed public buildings such as the Boston State House and the US Capitol Building. Explore his role in Boston's history, his influences, his partnerships, and his legacy in the West End.
Learn about the life and work of Charles Bulfinch, the architect who introduced the Adam style of architecture into the United States. He designed many buildings, such as the Hollis Street Church, the Massachusetts State House, and the Capitol, and was the Third Architect of the Capitol from 1818 to 1829.
A biography of the American architect Charles Bulfinch, who designed the National Capitol at Washington and other buildings in Boston and Massachusetts. Learn about his life, education, career, and achievements from Encyclopaedia Britannica and Harvard Square Library.
