1795 in architecture
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The year 1795 in architecture involved some significant events.
Buildings
- In New Orleans, the CabildoThe CabildoThe Cabildo was the seat of colonial government in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is now a museum. The Cabildo is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral.- History :The original Cabildo was destroyed in the Great New Orleans Fire...
(first phase) is started (completed in 17991799 in architectureThe year 1799 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* In England, the Chester Shot Tower, a grade-II*-listed shot tower, is built in the Boughton district of Chester, England....
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Births
- April 3 - Richard LaneRichard Lane (architect)Richard Lane was a distinguished English architect of the early and mid 19th century. Born in London and based in Manchester, he was known in great part for his restrained and austere Greek-inspired classicism. He also designed a few buildings – mainly churches – in the Gothic style...
(died 18801880 in architectureThe year 1880 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Casa Vicens in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudi is completed.* The Natural History Museum in London, designed by Alfred Waterhouse and Francis Fowke is completed....
) - May 23 - Charles BarryCharles BarrySir Charles Barry FRS was an English architect, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens.- Background and training :Born on 23 May 1795 in Bridge Street, Westminster...
(died 18601860 in architectureThe year 1860 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Oxford University Museum of Natural History, by Benjamin Woodward, completed.-Births:* May 2 - Lucien Weissenburger * August 20 - Kirtland Cutter...
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