Woodruff Leeming
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Woodruff Leeming, AIA
, (1871 - November 20, 1919) was an American architect who practiced in the New York area.
Born 1871 in Quincy, Massachusetts
, he first trained at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and later the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Early experience included working on the plans for the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York (probably with Heins & LaFarge
) before studying in Paris. Upon his return to America, he opened his own office. He served in World War I
, joining as a major and later entering the Army Reserve Corps with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He resided in New Canaan, Connecticut
, where he died on November 20, 1919.
, Brooklyn, New York, which is now a New York City Landmark.
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...
, (1871 - November 20, 1919) was an American architect who practiced in the New York area.
Born 1871 in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy is a city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Its nicknames are "City of Presidents", "City of Legends", and "Birthplace of the American Dream". As a major part of Metropolitan Boston, Quincy is a member of Boston's Inner Core Committee for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council...
, he first trained at the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and later the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Early experience included working on the plans for the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, New York (probably with Heins & LaFarge
Heins & LaFarge
The New York-based architectural firm of Heins & LaFarge, composed of Philadelphia-born architect George Lewis Heins and Christopher Grant LaFarge - the eldest son of the artist John LaFarge, famous especially for his stained glass panels - were responsible most notably for the original...
) before studying in Paris. Upon his return to America, he opened his own office. He served in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, joining as a major and later entering the Army Reserve Corps with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He resided in New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan, Connecticut
New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, northeast of Stamford, on the Fivemile River. The population was 19,738 according to the 2010 census.The town is one of the most affluent communities in the United States...
, where he died on November 20, 1919.
Works
He designed the 1893 rectory for the South Congregational Church, Chapel, Ladies Parlor, and RectorySouth Congregational Church, Chapel, Ladies Parlor, and Rectory
The South Congregational Church is a former Congregational and United Church of Christ church building complex located on the intersection of Court and President Streets in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, New York City. The complex consisting of a church, original chapel, ladies parlour and rectory was...
, Brooklyn, New York, which is now a New York City Landmark.