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Appleton P. Clark Jr.

March 15, 2024

Appleton Prentiss Clark Jr. (November 13, 1865 – March 25, 1955) was an American architect from Washington, D.C. During his 60-year career, Clark was responsible for designing hundreds of buildings in the Washington area, including homes, hotels, churches, apartments and commercial properties. He is considered one of the city's most prominent and influential architects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of his designs are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Appleton P. Clark Jr.
BornNovember 13, 1865
Washington, D.C.
DiedMarch 25, 1955
St. Petersburg, Florida
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArchitect

Early life edit

During the Civil War, Clark's family moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., shortly before his birth on November 13, 1865. His father was a lawyer and prominent local Republican who was a strong advocate of voting rights for African Americans.[1][2] After graduating from Central High School in 1883, Clark apprenticed with prominent architect Alfred B. Mullett until 1885. He then traveled to Europe to observe and study the continent's famous buildings and returned to Washington in 1886 where he opened his own practice. In 1891, he married Vermont native Florence Perry with whom he had two children, Waldo and Marguerite.[3]

Career edit

Clark originally designed buildings in the Romanesque Revival style, influenced by his time working with Mullett. Examples include Eastern Presbyterian Church (now Imani Temple) at 609 Maryland Avenue NE (built 1891) and the Washington Post Building at 1337 E Street NW (built 1893, razed 1954). Like other architects, his design preferences changed throughout his career. His works include buildings designed in the Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Renaissance Revival, Shingle and Spanish Colonial Revival styles. Many of his house designs used the Georgian Revival style, including the Thomas Gales House (now the Embassy of Myanmar) at 2300 S Street NW, and the J. Philip Herrmann House (now the Embassy of Syria) at 2215 Wyoming Avenue NW.[1] One of his house designs, built in 1900 for The Washington Post editor Beriah Wilkins, was a 35-room French Colonial mansion at 1711 Massachusetts Avenue NW (demolished) that was one of the largest residences in the city at the time of its construction.[4]

 
Owl's Nest, designed by Clark in 1897.

Clark's residential designs were not limited to houses. He designed 27 apartment buildings in Washington, D.C., including The Presidential at 1026 16th Street NW, The Rockingham at 1317 Rhode Island Ave NW and The Roosevelt at 2101 16th Street NW.[3][5] Clark also specialized in designing commercial and public properties, including fifteen banks and five schools.[1][6] The only known federal property designed by Clark is the U.S. Civil Service Commission Building.[2]

Clark was active with several professional and business organizations.[3] He was "very active in civic affairs and viewed architecture as a vehicle for civic betterment."[7] He was a member of the Washington Board of Trade and American Institute of Architects (AIA), serving as president of the AIA's local chapter. He also served on the board of directors of the Equitable Life Insurance Company, the Terminal Refrigerating and Warehousing Company, the Washington Hotel Company and the Washington Sanitary Housing Company. Clark was also an author, contributing an essay titled "History of Architecture in Washington" for volume II of John Clagett Proctor's Washington: Past and Present, and writing Institutional Homes for Children, a book advocating for improved residential facilities for orphans. A strong advocate for these improved facilities, he designed three children's homes in the Washington area.[3]

Later years and legacy edit

Clark retired around 1945 and maintained two homes, one at 1717 Lanier Place NW in Lanier Heights, and a winter home in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was hospitalized in 1955 for a broken hip while in St. Petersburg and died on March 25.[3] In his obituary, The Washington Post referred to him as the "Dean of Architects."[8] He left an estate of approximately $700,000 to his family members.[9] Clark is now considered one of "Washington's most influential architects" and one of the "most prominent and prolific early twentieth century architects."[2][6]

Several of Clark's designs, including buildings he designed expansions or alterations, are now listed on the NRHP, including: 1644-1666 Park Road NW, 1833 Park Road NW, the Christian Heurich Mansion, Engine Company 21, the Denrike Building, the John Mercer Langston School, the National Saving And Trust Company, Riggs National Bank, Second Baptist Church, Second National Bank and the U.S. Civil Service Commission Building. Many of his buildings are also designated contributing properties to historic districts throughout the city. In addition, his buildings listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites include the Homer Building, Owl's Nest, Saint Phillips Baptist Church, and the Victor Building.[5][6]

Selected works edit

 
Foundry United Methodist Church (1903)
 
National Savings and Trust Company (1915, 1924 additions)
 
William L. Crounse House, now the Austrian ambassador's residence (1926)

Bibliography edit

  • Institutional Homes for Children, W. Helburn, Incorporated, New York, 1945, OCLC 1157353

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Maloney, David (September 20, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Second National Bank". National Park Service. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e Young, Emma (June 2013). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - U.S. Civil Service Commission Building" (PDF). National Park Service. (PDF) from the original on January 31, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Williams, Paul Kelsey (2002). "Historic Survey of Shaw East Washington, D.C." Scribd. from the original on January 5, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Hansen, Stephen A. (2014). A History of Dupont Circle: Center of High Society in the Capital. Charleston: The History Press. ISBN 9781625850843.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w (PDF). District of Columbia Office of Planning - Historic Preservation Office. September 30, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 5, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Williams, Kim Prothro (September 2009). (PDF). District of Columbia Office of Planning - Historic Preservation Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Fletcher, Patsy; Sefton, D.P. (July 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - John Mercer Langston School" (PDF). National Park Service. (PDF) from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "Appleton Clark, 89, Dean of Architects". The Washington Post. March 27, 1955.
  9. ^ "$700,000 Left To Family in Clark's Will". The Washington Post. March 31, 1955.
  10. ^ a b EHT Traceries, Inc. (June 2005). (PDF). Kalorama Citizens Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  11. ^ Hansen, Stephen A. (2011). Kalorama Triangle: The History of a Capital Neighborhood. Charleston: The History Press. p. 63. ISBN 9781609494216.
  12. ^ a b c Eig, Emily Hotaling; Mueller, Julie (July 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form - Sheridan-Kalorama Historic District" (PDF). dc.gov. (PDF) from the original on January 7, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  13. ^ "Possible Landmarks". Tenleytown Historical Society. from the original on January 31, 2015. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  14. ^ National Trust for Historic Preservation pamphlet, Kalorama House and Embassy Tour

External links edit

  Media related to Appleton P. Clark Jr. at Wikimedia Commons

March 15, 2024
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Appleton Prentiss Clark Jr November 13 1865 March 25 1955 was an American architect from Washington D C During his 60 year career Clark was responsible for designing hundreds of buildings in the Washington area including homes hotels churches apartments and commercial properties He is considered one of the city s most prominent and influential architects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries Many of his designs are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places NRHP Appleton P Clark Jr BornNovember 13 1865Washington D C DiedMarch 25 1955St Petersburg FloridaNationalityAmericanOccupationArchitect Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Later years and legacy 4 Selected works 5 Bibliography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life editDuring the Civil War Clark s family moved from Philadelphia to Washington D C shortly before his birth on November 13 1865 His father was a lawyer and prominent local Republican who was a strong advocate of voting rights for African Americans 1 2 After graduating from Central High School in 1883 Clark apprenticed with prominent architect Alfred B Mullett until 1885 He then traveled to Europe to observe and study the continent s famous buildings and returned to Washington in 1886 where he opened his own practice In 1891 he married Vermont native Florence Perry with whom he had two children Waldo and Marguerite 3 Career editClark originally designed buildings in the Romanesque Revival style influenced by his time working with Mullett Examples include Eastern Presbyterian Church now Imani Temple at 609 Maryland Avenue NE built 1891 and the Washington Post Building at 1337 E Street NW built 1893 razed 1954 Like other architects his design preferences changed throughout his career His works include buildings designed in the Colonial Revival Gothic Revival Italianate Renaissance Revival Shingle and Spanish Colonial Revival styles Many of his house designs used the Georgian Revival style including the Thomas Gales House now the Embassy of Myanmar at 2300 S Street NW and the J Philip Herrmann House now the Embassy of Syria at 2215 Wyoming Avenue NW 1 One of his house designs built in 1900 for The Washington Post editor Beriah Wilkins was a 35 room French Colonial mansion at 1711 Massachusetts Avenue NW demolished that was one of the largest residences in the city at the time of its construction 4 nbsp Owl s Nest designed by Clark in 1897 Clark s residential designs were not limited to houses He designed 27 apartment buildings in Washington D C including The Presidential at 1026 16th Street NW The Rockingham at 1317 Rhode Island Ave NW and The Roosevelt at 2101 16th Street NW 3 5 Clark also specialized in designing commercial and public properties including fifteen banks and five schools 1 6 The only known federal property designed by Clark is the U S Civil Service Commission Building 2 Clark was active with several professional and business organizations 3 He was very active in civic affairs and viewed architecture as a vehicle for civic betterment 7 He was a member of the Washington Board of Trade and American Institute of Architects AIA serving as president of the AIA s local chapter He also served on the board of directors of the Equitable Life Insurance Company the Terminal Refrigerating and Warehousing Company the Washington Hotel Company and the Washington Sanitary Housing Company Clark was also an author contributing an essay titled History of Architecture in Washington for volume II of John Clagett Proctor s Washington Past and Present and writing Institutional Homes for Children a book advocating for improved residential facilities for orphans A strong advocate for these improved facilities he designed three children s homes in the Washington area 3 Later years and legacy editClark retired around 1945 and maintained two homes one at 1717 Lanier Place NW in Lanier Heights and a winter home in St Petersburg Florida He was hospitalized in 1955 for a broken hip while in St Petersburg and died on March 25 3 In his obituary The Washington Post referred to him as the Dean of Architects 8 He left an estate of approximately 700 000 to his family members 9 Clark is now considered one of Washington s most influential architects and one of the most prominent and prolific early twentieth century architects 2 6 Several of Clark s designs including buildings he designed expansions or alterations are now listed on the NRHP including 1644 1666 Park Road NW 1833 Park Road NW the Christian Heurich Mansion Engine Company 21 the Denrike Building the John Mercer Langston School the National Saving And Trust Company Riggs National Bank Second Baptist Church Second National Bank and the U S Civil Service Commission Building Many of his buildings are also designated contributing properties to historic districts throughout the city In addition his buildings listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites include the Homer Building Owl s Nest Saint Phillips Baptist Church and the Victor Building 5 6 Selected works edit nbsp Foundry United Methodist Church 1903 nbsp National Savings and Trust Company 1915 1924 additions nbsp William L Crounse House now the Austrian ambassador s residence 1926 312 336 Maryland Avenue NE 1892 3 313 321 C Street NE 1905 3 614 S Street NW 1890 3 1644 1666 Park Road NW 1905 5 1833 Park Road NW 1911 5 1849 Kalorama Road NW 1911 10 1921 19th Street NW 1906 10 1957 Biltmore Street NW 11 2007 Columbia Road NW 1899 1 2126 Wyoming Avenue NW 1907 12 The Chelsea 201 E Street SE 1905 5 Christian Heurich Mansion 1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW 1914 and 1923 additions 5 Columbia National Bank 911 F Street NW 3 Columbia Title Insurance Company incorporated into the Keck Center of the National Academies 503 E Street NW 1924 addition 1 Denrike Building 1010 Vermont Avenue NW 1926 6 Eastern Presbyterian Church Imani Temple 1994 2014 now residences 609 Maryland Avenue NE 1891 1 The Embassy now the Church of Scientology 1424 16th Street NW 1917 5 Embassy of the Dominican Republic 1715 22nd Street NW 1904 12 Engine Company 21 1763 Lanier Place NW 1908 5 Fazl Mosque 2141 Leroy Place NW 1913 12 Foundry United Methodist Church 1500 16th Street NW 1903 3 The Holmes 3020 Dent Place NW 1902 5 Home Savings Bank 722 H Street NE 1912 1 Homer Building 601 13th Street NW 1914 5 The Irving 3104 Dent Place NW 1903 5 J Philip Herrmann House now the Embassy of Syria 2215 Wyoming Avenue NW 1911 1 John Eaton Elementary School 3301 Lowell Street NW 1910 6 John Mercer Langston School 43 P Street NW 1902 7 The Linville 116 6th Street NE 1914 5 The Lurgan 919 L Street NW 1913 5 Marlo Building 901 7th Street NW 1895 3 National Saving And Trust Company 1445 New York Avenue 1915 and 1924 additions 1 Owl s Nest 3031 Gates Road NW 1897 5 The Presidential 1026 16th Street NW 1923 5 Riggs National Bank 1503 05 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 1922 addition 5 The Rockingham 1317 Rhode Island Ave NW 1903 5 The Roosevelt 2101 16th Street NW 1920 5 Saint Phillips Baptist Church 1001 North Capitol Street NE 1892 5 Samuel G Wheatley Elementary School 1299 Neal Street NE 1903 6 Second Baptist Church 816 3rd Street NW 1894 5 Second National Bank 1331 G Street NW 1928 5 Second National Bank 509 7th Street NW 1910 alteration 1 The Sterling 1915 Calvert Street NW 1905 5 Strathmore Hall 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda Maryland 1902 2 Thomas Gales House now the Embassy of Myanmar 2300 S Street NW 1905 1 U S Civil Service Commission Building 1724 F Street NW 1911 2 Victor Building 724 726 9th Street NW 1911 5 Washington City Orphan Asylum 4125 Nebraska Avenue NW 1926 13 William L Crounse House now the Austrian ambassador s residence 2419 Wyoming Avenue NW 1926 14 Bibliography editInstitutional Homes for Children W Helburn Incorporated New York 1945 OCLC 1157353References edit a b c d e f g h i j k Maloney David September 20 1994 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form Second National Bank National Park Service Retrieved January 7 2015 a b c d e Young Emma June 2013 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form U S Civil Service Commission Building PDF National Park Service Archived PDF from the original on January 31 2017 Retrieved January 7 2015 a b c d e f g h i j k Williams Paul Kelsey 2002 Historic Survey of Shaw East Washington D C Scribd Archived from the original on January 5 2015 Retrieved January 7 2015 Hansen Stephen A 2014 A History of Dupont Circle Center of High Society in the Capital Charleston The History Press ISBN 9781625850843 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites PDF District of Columbia Office of Planning Historic Preservation Office September 30 2009 Archived from the original PDF on November 5 2014 Retrieved January 7 2015 a b c d e f Williams Kim Prothro September 2009 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form Denrike Building PDF District of Columbia Office of Planning Historic Preservation Office Archived from the original PDF on January 9 2015 Retrieved January 7 2015 a b Fletcher Patsy Sefton D P July 2012 National Register of Historic Places Registration Form John Mercer Langston School PDF National Park Service Archived PDF from the original on March 12 2016 Retrieved January 7 2015 Appleton Clark 89 Dean of Architects The Washington Post March 27 1955 700 000 Left To Family in Clark s Will The Washington Post March 31 1955 a b EHT Traceries Inc June 2005 Intensive Level Survey of the Washington Heights Area of Washington D C PDF Kalorama Citizens Association Archived from the original PDF on March 3 2016 Retrieved January 7 2015 Hansen Stephen A 2011 Kalorama Triangle The History of a Capital Neighborhood Charleston The History Press p 63 ISBN 9781609494216 a b c Eig Emily Hotaling Mueller Julie July 1989 National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form Sheridan Kalorama Historic District PDF dc gov Archived PDF from the original on January 7 2017 Retrieved September 9 2017 Possible Landmarks Tenleytown Historical Society Archived from the original on January 31 2015 Retrieved January 7 2015 National Trust for Historic Preservation pamphlet Kalorama House and Embassy TourExternal links edit nbsp Media related to Appleton P Clark Jr at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Appleton P Clark Jr amp oldid 1183756665, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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