Henry Bacon

Henry Bacon (November 28, 1866 – February 16, 1924) was an American Beaux-Arts architect who oversaw the engineering and design of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., built between 1915 and 1922, which was his final project before his 1924 death.

For other people named Henry Bacon, see Henry Bacon (disambiguation).

Henry Bacon
The Lincoln Memorial in 2006
Born(1866-11-28)November 28, 1866
Watseka, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 16, 1924(1924-02-16) (aged 57)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAIA Gold Medal
ProjectsLincoln Memorial
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