Henry Engelbert
German-American architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Engelbert (1826–1901) was a German-American architect. He was best known for buildings in the French Second Empire style, which emphasized elaborate mansard roofs with dormers. New York's Grand Hotel on Broadway is the most noteworthy extant example of Engelbert's work in this style. Many of his commissions were Lutheran or Roman Catholic churches.
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Henry Engelbert | |
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Born | 1826 Germany |
Died | 1901(1901-00-00) (aged 74–75) Detroit, United States |
Nationality | German-American |
Occupation | Architect |
Buildings | Grand Hotel, New York St. Albertus Roman Catholic Church, Detroit St. Mary of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, Chicago |
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