Strickland, William

Strickland, William

▪ American architect
born 1788, Navesink, N.J., U.S.
died April 6, 1854, Nashville, Tenn.

      U.S. architect and engineer who was one of the leaders of the Greek Revival in the first half of the 19th century.

      Strickland first became known as a scene painter, although he studied architecture under Benjamin Latrobe from 1803 to 1805. In 1810 he designed the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia. Strickland enjoyed greater popular success than Latrobe because he was willing to provide straightforward architectural statements without the sophistications insisted upon by Latrobe. For this reason Strickland's design for the Second Bank of the United States (built 1819–24) was preferred over that submitted by his mentor; Strickland followed exactly the prescription of bank president Nicholas Biddle that the style be “purest Grecian” to symbolize the freedom of business from government. Strickland also designed in Greek Revival style the Merchants' Exchange building (1834), the United States Naval Asylum (1826), the United States Mint (1829), and the United States Custom House, all in Philadelphia, as well as the Athenaeum (1836–38) in Providence, R.I., and the United States mints in Charlotte, N.C. (1835), and New Orleans (1835–36).

      His engineering projects were nearly as well known as his architectural designs. In 1825 he was sent to Europe to study internal improvements and on his return did much to encourage the construction of the original line of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. He also constructed the Delaware Breakwater, a commission from the U.S. government. At the time of his death he was in Nashville, superintending the construction of the state house, the design of which was based on several well-known Greek buildings. It is regarded by many as his best work. By a special act of the state legislature he was buried in the building.

      Strickland was among the first to lecture on architecture in the United States and was the author of several technical publications on engineering and architectural projects he had headed. His principal pupil was another Greek revivalist, Thomas Ustick Walter.

Additional Reading
Agnes Addison Gilchrist, William Strickland: Architect and Engineer, 1788–1854 (1950, reissued with additional material, 1969).

* * *


Universalium. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • William Strickland (architect) — William Strickland (Navesink, New Jersey, November 1788 Nashville, Tennessee, April 6 1854), was a noted architect in nineteenth century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Nashville. He is noted as one of the founders of the Gothic revival movement… …   Wikipedia

  • William Strickland (bishop) — Infobox bishopbiog name =William Strickland religion =Catholic See =Diocese of Carlisle Title = Bishop of Carlisle Period = 1399 ndash;1419 Predecessor = Thomas Merke Successor =Roger Whelpdale ordination = bishops = post = date of birth = place… …   Wikipedia

  • William Strickland — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Strickland. William Strickland (1788 1854) était un architecte américain. Il fut l élève de Benjamin Latrobe et construisit en style néogrec. Galerie …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Strickland — bezeichnet den Ort Strickland (Wisconsin) den größten Nebenfluss des Fly auf Neuguinea, siehe Strickland River Strickland ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Agnes Strickland (1796–1874), britische Schriftstellerin Carol Strickland (* 1946) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Strickland (surname) — Strickland Coat of Arms The English surname Strickland is derived from the Norse word Stercaland, which is found in Westmorland to the south of Penrith. It did not become a family name until after 1179, when Walter de Castlecarrock married… …   Wikipedia

  • William Strickland (navigator) — William Strickland (died 8 December, 1598) was an English landowner who sailed on early voyages of exploration to the Americas and is credited with introducing the turkey into England. In later life he was a prominent Puritan Member of Parliament …   Wikipedia

  • William Strickland — is the name of a number of historical figures, including:* William Strickland (bishop) (died 1419), English clergyman * William Strickland (navigator) (died 1598), credited with introducing the turkey to England, later a Member of Parliament *… …   Wikipedia

  • William Strickland — ist der Namen von: William Strickland (Bischof) († 1419), britischer Bischof William Strickland (Navigator) († 1598), englischer Seefahrer und Politiker William Strickland, 1st Baronet ( 1596–1673), englischer Politiker William Strickland, 3rd… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • William Strickland (conductor) — William Remsen Strickland (b. Defiance, Ohio, January 25, 1914; d. Westport, Connecticut, November 17, 1991) was an American conductor and organist.He served as guest conductor for the Cathedral Choral Society of Washington, D.C. during World War …   Wikipedia

  • William Dennison, Jr. — William Dennison Jr. William Dennison Jr. (* 23. November 1815 in Cincinnati, Ohio; † 15. Juni 1882 in Columbus, Ohio) war ein US amerikanischer Politiker. Er war von 1860 bis 1862 der 24. Gouverneur von …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”