Richard Upjohn (22 January 1802 – 16 August 1878) was an English-born architect who emigrated to the United States and became most famous for his Gothic Revival churches. He was partially responsible for launching the movement to such popularity in the United States. Upjohn also did extensive work in and helped to popularize the Italianate style. He was a founder and the first president of the American Institute of Architects.
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birth date
1802-01-22
birth place
England, Shaftesbury
death date
1878-08-16
death place
Putnam County New York
significant building
New York City, Trinity Church (Manhattan), Edward King House, St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo New York)
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