Philadelphia Architect Frank Furness Designed About 1,000 Buildings
Frank Furness served as an Army captain during the Civil War. He later designed roughly 1,000 buildings in Philadelphia that featured oversized arches, asymmetrical facades, and eccentric decorations.
winnipegfreepress.comPhiladelphia architect Frank Furness served as an Army captain during the Civil War. He later designed about 1,000 buildings whose oversized arches, asymmetrical facades, and eccentric decorations departed from Victorian-era conventions. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa toured sites in Philadelphia with Wall Street Journal architectural critic Michael Lewis.
Lewis discussed the recent reappraisal of Furness's work.
Furness translated experiences from military service into architectural practice. His buildings incorporated bold structural elements and decorative details that stood apart from prevailing styles of the period.
Architectural critic Michael Lewis stated that Furness's reputation has undergone renewed evaluation. The tour highlighted specific examples of Furness's Philadelphia projects.
Key Facts
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3 events- Civil War period
Frank Furness served as an Army captain.
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Furness designed about 1,000 buildings in Philadelphia.
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Architectural critic Michael Lewis discussed renewed evaluation of Furness's reputation.
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Potential Impact
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Renewed public attention may increase visits to Furness-designed buildings in Philadelphia.
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