Alfred Giles (architect)
Alfred Giles (May 23, 1853 – August 13, 1920) was a British architect who emigrated to the United States in 1873 at the age of 20. Many of the private homes and public buildings designed by Giles are on the National Register of Historic Places and have been designated Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. Based in San Antonio, his buildings can be found predominantly in south Texas and northern Mexico. Giles is credited with "a profound influence on architecture in San Antonio."
Alfred Giles | |
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Capt. Charles Schreiner Mansion Designed by Alfred Giles at commission of Texas rancher Charles Schreiner Sr. | |
| Born | May 23, 1853 Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, |
| Died | August 13, 1920 (aged 67) Hillingdon Ranch Kendall County, Texas. USA |
| Alma mater | Proprietary School at Gravesend, Kent King's College London |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Historic courthouses Historic private homes |
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