The Upjohn collection of architectural drawings by Richard Richard Michell and Hobart Upjohn : : Architectural drawings papers
and records, 1827-1910
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Creator:
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Upjohn, Richard, 1802-1878. |
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Phys. Desc:
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2000 drawings (2000 drawings) |
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Location:
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Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library |
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Biographical Note
Richard Upjohn (1802-1878) was a prominent mid-nineteenth century architect, who was born in England but studied and practiced
in the United States, first in Boston and the in New York City. Upjohn was one of the foremost practitioners of the Gothic
Revival style, his best known work in that style being Trinity Church in New York City. He was also the founder and first
president (1857-1876) of the American Institute of Architects. In 1851 Richard Upjohn formed Upjohn & Company with his son
Richard Michell Upjohn (1828-1878), who worked in his father's office from the age of 18. All Upjohn projects after 1860 were
the product of a close collaboration between father and son. Richard Michell is best known as the architect of the Connecticut
State Capitol. Hobart Upjohn was his son.
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