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James Renwick Jr. (born November 11, 1818, Bloomingdale in Upper Manhattan in New York City – June 23, 1895, in New York City) was an American architect in the 19th century, noted especially for designing churches and museums.
He was the sone of the Reverend John S. Renwick Jr. (1770-1836) of the Kings Creek A. R. P. Church area of Newberry County and the grandson of the Irish pioneer to this country (1735-1775). Renwick married Rosannah P. Rogers (19 January 1812- 4 January 1850), daughter of John A. Rogers Jr. (1764-1847) and Rosey M. Rogers (1778-1841) of Orange ...
Jun 7, 2018 · In the 1850s, James Renwick Jr. was the most famous architect in New York. From Midtown’s soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Gothic-style Grace Church to the spooky remains of the smallpox...
- James Nevius
5 days ago · James Renwick (born Nov. 1, 1818, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died June 23, 1895, New York City) was one of the most successful, prolific, and versatile American architects in the latter half of the 19th century.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 20, 2015 · Architect James Renwick, Jr. (November 1, 1818–June 23, 1895) designed some of the most famous buildings in America. His eclectic style emerged from his background in engineering, his understanding of history, and his worldly views of art and architecture.
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- 2012
Nov 11, 2020 · James Renwick, Jr. (November 11, 1818 — June 23, 1895) was one of the most influential, accomplished, and skilled American architects of the 19th century. Largely self-taught, he lived and worked most of his life in our neighborhoods, where his family had deep roots.
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Renwick was ordained as a minister in Holland in 1683, came back to Scotland and began preaching. He spent the next six years preaching and trying not to be caught. In one year, he baptised 600 children. From 1682 onwards, the persecution against the Covenanters became worse than ever.
