Asher Benjamin (June 15 1773 – July 26 1845) was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal style architecture and the later Greek Revival. His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities and towns throughout New England until the Civil War. Builders also copied his plans in the Midwest and in the South.
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birth date
1773-06-15
birth place
Hartland Connecticut
death date
1845-07-26
death place
Springfield Massachusetts
nationality
United States
significant building
Old West Church (Boston Massachusetts), African Meeting House, Charles Street Meeting House, Charles Playhouse, Headquarters House (Boston Massachusetts), Leavitt-Hovey House
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