1749 in architecture
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1748 in architecture
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1750 in architecture
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1748 in architecture
1748 in architecture
See also:1747 in architecture,other events of 17481749 in architecture and thearchitecture timeline.-Deaths:* April 12 - William Kent * William Adam...
,
other events of 1749
1750 in architecture
1750 in architecture
The year 1750 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* In the New Orleans French Quarter, Preservation Hall is built as a private residence, and later serves as a tavern during the War of 1812....
and the
architecture timeline.
Buildings
- Work begins on King's ChapelKing's ChapelKing's Chapel is "an independent Christian unitarian congregation affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association" that is "unitarian Christian in theology, Anglican in worship, and congregational in governance." It is housed in what was formerly called "Stone Chapel", an 18th century...
, in BostonBostonBoston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, designed by Peter HarrisonPeter HarrisonPeter Harrison was a colonial American architect who was born in York, England and emigrated to Rhode Island in 1740. Peter Harrison and his brother, Joseph Harrison, came to the American colonies and established themselves as merchants and captains of their own "vessels." Peter Harrison returned...
. - April 12 - The Radcliffe CameraRadcliffe CameraThe Radcliffe Camera is a building in Oxford, England, designed by James Gibbs in the English Palladian style and built in 1737–1749 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.-History:...
in OxfordOxfordThe city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, designed by James GibbsJames GibbsJames Gibbs was one of Britain's most influential architects. Born in Scotland, he trained as an architect in Rome, and practised mainly in England...
, is opened as a library.