Born in Hanover in the Kingdom of Hanover,[1] Koch immigrated as a toddler with his family to the United States.[2] His architectural career began at the age of 16 when he worked for early Milwaukee architect, G. W. Mygatt. He enlisted in the Civil War with the 24th Wisconsin Infantry as a private,[2] later becoming a draftsman on General Philip Sheridan's staff.[3] After the war Koch returned to Milwaukee, where he formed a partnership with Mygatt until 1870, when he started his own firm.
He married and had six children, including Harry and Armand D. Koch.[4] The latter also became an architect, joining his father's firm in the 1890s and helping with the design of the Milwaukee City Hall.[5]
Henry C. Koch died at his home in Milwaukee on May 19, 1910.[4]
Style
Milwaukee City Hall takes inspiration from the Hamburg Rathaus
Koch worked in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, inspired by medieval architecture and popularized by Henry Hobson Richardson. The style is characterized by semicircular arches, symmetry, round towers with pointed caps, copious use of stone, and generally simple facades.[6]
Works
Koch's most recognizable work was the 1895 Milwaukee City Hall. Reflecting his own (and Milwaukee's) German Heritage, Koch took his design inspiration for City Hall from German buildings such as the Hamburg Rathaus, as well as nearby Pabst Building (which was razed in 1980).[7] When completed it was one of the tallest buildings in the United States, and it remains Milwaukee's most recognizable landmark.[6]
Turner Hall (1882-83)
Turner Hall (1882–83), 1034 N. 4th St., an "iconic" example of Koch's work, resembles a school as it was built during a period when Koch was designing many Milwaukee schools.[6]
The Pfister Hotel (1893), 424 E. Wisconsin Ave, utilizes Wauwatosa Limestone[6]
Koch designed buildings for the University of Wisconsin. He designed 26 courthouses and more than 120 schools.[1]
^ abDawn Maddox (July 20, 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Stutsman County Courthouse and Sheriff's Residence/Jail". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
^ abJones, Meg (March 30, 2013). "Wisconsin Historical Society buys Henry Koch's battle maps". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Madison. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
^The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Vol. II. James T. White & Company. 1921. p. 376. Retrieved May 11, 2021 – via Google Books.
^ ab"Architect Koch Dead". Racine Journal Times. May 20, 1910. p. 7. Retrieved May 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Milwaukee Architect Dies in Duluth, Minn". Kenosha News. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UP. August 8, 1931. p. 7. Retrieved May 11, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
^ abcdeTanzilo, Bobby (August 18, 2012). "10 great romanesque buildings in Milwaukee". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
^"Milwaukee City Hall". Copper Development Association. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
External links
The restoration of Milwaukee City Hall, Traditional Building Portfolio
February 26, 2023
henry, koch, march, 1841, 1910, german, american, architect, based, milwaukee, wisconsin, born, 1841, march, 1841hanover, kingdom, hanoverdiedmay, 1910, 1910, aged, milwaukee, wisconsinoccupationarchitectchildren6, including, armand, kochsignature, contents, b. Henry C Koch March 30 1841 May 19 1910 was a German American architect based in Milwaukee Wisconsin Henry C KochBorn 1841 03 30 March 30 1841Hanover Kingdom of HanoverDiedMay 19 1910 1910 05 19 aged 69 Milwaukee WisconsinOccupationArchitectChildren6 including Armand D KochSignature Contents 1 Biography 2 Style 3 Works 3 1 Other works 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditBorn in Hanover in the Kingdom of Hanover 1 Koch immigrated as a toddler with his family to the United States 2 His architectural career began at the age of 16 when he worked for early Milwaukee architect G W Mygatt He enlisted in the Civil War with the 24th Wisconsin Infantry as a private 2 later becoming a draftsman on General Philip Sheridan s staff 3 After the war Koch returned to Milwaukee where he formed a partnership with Mygatt until 1870 when he started his own firm He married and had six children including Harry and Armand D Koch 4 The latter also became an architect joining his father s firm in the 1890s and helping with the design of the Milwaukee City Hall 5 Henry C Koch died at his home in Milwaukee on May 19 1910 4 Style Edit Milwaukee City Hall takes inspiration from the Hamburg Rathaus Koch worked in the Richardsonian Romanesque style inspired by medieval architecture and popularized by Henry Hobson Richardson The style is characterized by semicircular arches symmetry round towers with pointed caps copious use of stone and generally simple facades 6 Works EditKoch s most recognizable work was the 1895 Milwaukee City Hall Reflecting his own and Milwaukee s German Heritage Koch took his design inspiration for City Hall from German buildings such as the Hamburg Rathaus as well as nearby Pabst Building which was razed in 1980 7 When completed it was one of the tallest buildings in the United States and it remains Milwaukee s most recognizable landmark 6 Turner Hall 1882 83 Turner Hall 1882 83 1034 N 4th St an iconic example of Koch s work resembles a school as it was built during a period when Koch was designing many Milwaukee schools 6 The Pfister Hotel 1893 424 E Wisconsin Ave utilizes Wauwatosa Limestone 6 Koch designed buildings for the University of Wisconsin He designed 26 courthouses and more than 120 schools 1 Other works Edit Calvary Presbyterian Church Calvary Presbyterian Church Milwaukee Wisconsin 1870 Stutsman County Courthouse and Sheriff s Residence Jail Jamestown North Dakota 1883 David W and Jane Curtis House Fort Atkinson Wisconsin 1885 Mahaska County Courthouse Oskaloosa Iowa 1886 Science Hall on the campus of the University of Wisconsin 1888 Golda Meir School Milwaukee 1890 6 Montgomery County Courthouse Red Oak Iowa 1891 Jefferson County Courthouse Fairfield Iowa 1893 Gesu Church Milwaukee 1894 Webster County Courthouse Fort Dodge Iowa 1902 The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel New Orleans Louisiana 1908References Edit a b Dawn Maddox July 20 1976 National Register of Historic Places Registration Stutsman County Courthouse and Sheriff s Residence Jail National Park Service and accompanying photos a b Jones Meg March 30 2013 Wisconsin Historical Society buys Henry Koch s battle maps Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Madison Retrieved May 11 2021 The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography Vol II James T White amp Company 1921 p 376 Retrieved May 11 2021 via Google Books a b Architect Koch Dead Racine Journal Times May 20 1910 p 7 Retrieved May 11 2021 via Newspapers com Milwaukee Architect Dies in Duluth Minn Kenosha News Milwaukee Wisconsin UP August 8 1931 p 7 Retrieved May 11 2021 via Newspapers com a b c d e Tanzilo Bobby August 18 2012 10 great romanesque buildings in Milwaukee OnMilwaukee Retrieved August 28 2020 Milwaukee City Hall Copper Development Association Retrieved August 28 2020 External links EditEmporis page The restoration of Milwaukee City Hall Traditional Building Portfolio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Henry C Koch amp oldid 1111251254, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
