George W. Longstaff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1850 |
| Died | January 12, 1901 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
George W. Longstaff (1850-1901) was an American architect practicing in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
George W. Longstaff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1850 |
| Died | January 12, 1901 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
George W. Longstaff (1850-1901) was an American architect practicing in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
George W. Longstaff was born in 1850 in England. In early life he relocated to the United States, eventually arriving in Bridgeport. [1] His education, training, and early career are unknown. Around 1885 he established the partnership of Longstaff & Hurd with Frank W. Hurd (1857-1915), a lumber and millwork dealer. In addition to designing buildings, the firm also dealt substantially in millwork and interior decoration. The firm was dissolved in 1894 after a bankruptcy, brought upon by the Panic of 1893. In 1895 Longstaff formed the G. W. Longstaff Company. [2] This firm was succeeded in 1898 by G. W. & H. Longstaff, with Herbert Longstaff. Longstaff also often served as the contractor or builder on his designs.
He died in New York City January 12, 1901. [1]
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