John Hubbard Sturgis
John Hubbard Sturgis (August 5, 1834 – February 14, 1888) was an American architect and builder who was active in the New England area during the late 19th century. His most prominent works included Codman House, Lincoln, Massachusetts, and the personal residence of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Later in his architectural career he founded, along with Charles Brigham, Sturgis and Brigham. The firm lasted nearly two decades in New England and received many notable commissions such as the first Boston Museum of Fine Arts building, located in Copley Square.
John Hubbard Sturgis | |
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by Sturgis, completed 1876, demolished 1911 | |
| Born | August 5, 1834 Macau, China |
| Died | February 14, 1888 (aged 53) St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston Latin School |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Colling & Sturgis Bryant & Gilman Sturgis & Brigham |
| Buildings | The Albany Building Boston Museum of Fine Arts (1876–1909) |
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