1787 in architecture
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The year 1787 in architecture involved some significant events.
Buildings
- In Charleston, SC, the Unitarian Universalist ChurchUnitarian UniversalismUnitarian Universalism is a religion characterized by support for a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning". Unitarian Universalists do not share a creed; rather, they are unified by their shared search for spiritual growth and by the understanding that an individual's theology is a...
is built (a National Historic LandmarkNational Historic LandmarkA National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
). - In Bedford, New YorkBedford (town), New YorkBedford is a town in Westchester County, New York, USA. The population was 17,335 at the 2010 census.The Town of Bedford is located in the northeastern part of Westchester County, and contains the three hamlets of Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, and Katonah...
, the Court House in Bedford Village is built (renovated in the 1960s1960sThe 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
). - In White Plains, NY, the second courthouse is built, on the foundation of the first (1759) courthouse.
- In Philadelphia, PA, the Morris House Hotel is built.
- In Jefferson County, OhioJefferson County, OhioJefferson County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 69,709. Its county seat is Steubenville and is named for Thomas Jefferson, who was at the time Vice President....
, Fort SteubenFort SteubenFort Steuben was a fortification erected in present day Steubenville, Ohio in the 18th century to provide protection from Indians for the first surveyors to venture into the Northwest Territory.-History:...
is built and houses the first American Army Regiment. - The Royal PavilionRoyal PavilionThe Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England. It was built in three campaigns, beginning in 1787, as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, from 1811 Prince Regent. It is often referred to as the Brighton Pavilion...
, sometimes called the Brighton Pavilion, was established as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of WalesGeorge IV of the United KingdomGeorge IV was the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and also of Hanover from the death of his father, George III, on 29 January 1820 until his own death ten years later...
Births
- Ignatius BonomiIgnatius BonomiIgnatius Bonomi was an English architect and surveyor, with Italian origins by his father, strongly associated with Durham in north-east England....
(died 18701870 in architectureThe year 1870 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* The University of Glasgow, designed by George Gilbert Scott.* Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia is completed.-Awards:* Royal Gold Medal - Benjamin Ferrey....
) - John DobsonJohn Dobson (architect)John Dobson was a 19th-century English architect in the neoclassical tradition. He became the most noted architect in the North of England. Churches and houses by him dot the North East - Nunnykirk Hall, Meldon Park, Mitford Hall, Lilburn Tower, St John the Baptist Church in Otterburn,...
(died 18651865 in architectureThe year 1865 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* George Gilbert Scott wins the competition to design St Pancras railway station in London.-Awards:* Royal Gold Medal - James Pennethorne....
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