Griffith Thomas
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Griffith Thomas was an American architect
.
Architecture writer Christopher Gray
called him "one of the most prolific architects of the period" (the mid-19th century). The American Institute of Architects
in 1908 called him "the most fashionable architect of his generation."
Many of his notable buildings are found in New York City
, including the central section of the Astor Library (1859), at 444 Lafayette Street; the Arnold Constable Building (1869), at Broadway
and West 19th Street; the old New York Life Insurance Building
(1870), at 346 Broadway; and the Gunther Building (1872), at 469-475 Broome Street. He was also the architect of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
(1859), which was replaced in 1909 by Robert Maynicke
's Toy Center Building.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
.
Architecture writer Christopher Gray
Christopher Gray
Christopher Gray is an American journalist and architectural historian noted for his weekly New York Times column "Streetscapes", about the history of New York architecture, real estate and public improvements...
called him "one of the most prolific architects of the period" (the mid-19th century). The American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
in 1908 called him "the most fashionable architect of his generation."
Many of his notable buildings are found in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, including the central section of the Astor Library (1859), at 444 Lafayette Street; the Arnold Constable Building (1869), at Broadway
Broadway (New York City)
Broadway is a prominent avenue in New York City, United States, which runs through the full length of the borough of Manhattan and continues northward through the Bronx borough before terminating in Westchester County, New York. It is the oldest north–south main thoroughfare in the city, dating to...
and West 19th Street; the old New York Life Insurance Building
New York Life Insurance Building
New York Life Building or New York Life Insurance Building may refer to:*New York Life Building in New York City, a U.S. National Historic LandmarkOr it may refer to another building...
(1870), at 346 Broadway; and the Gunther Building (1872), at 469-475 Broome Street. He was also the architect of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Fifth Avenue Hotel
The Fifth Avenue Hotel was a former luxury hotel located at 200 Fifth Avenue in New York City, New York from 1859 to 1908. It occupied the full Fifth Avenue frontage between 23rd Street and 24th Street, at the southwest corner of Madison Square in the borough of Manhattan.- Site and construction...
(1859), which was replaced in 1909 by Robert Maynicke
Robert Maynicke
Robert Maynicke was an American architect. The New York Times called him "a pioneer in the building of modern loft buildings."...
's Toy Center Building.
External links
- "The Gunther Building", New York Architectural Images.
- "Arnold Constable Building", by edenpictures, on Flickr.
- "The Old Astor Library, Now the Joseph Papp Public Theater", by Christopher Gray, New York Times, February 10, 2002.
- "Former New York Life Insurance Company Building", The Masterpiece Next Door