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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

H.H. Richardson House in Staten Island, New York

Henry Hobson Richardson is one of the most famous American architects of all time, known for designing a number of iconic structures including Trinity Church in Boston, the John J. Glessner House in Chicago and the Warder-Totten House [https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/warder-totten-house] in DC. So it should be no surprise that the man designed a lovely home for his family during his time in…

Architect who convinced Richardson to move to Staten Island.

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H.H. Richardson HouseSightStick-style house with a high mansard roof.
Trinity ChurchPlace of worshipIconic structure designed by Richardson in Boston.
John J. Glessner HouseSightIconic structure designed by Richardson in Chicago.
Ward-Totten HouseSightIconic structure designed by Richardson in DC.
Tulane UniversityPlaceFounded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public…
École des Beaux ArtsPlaceArchitectural program studied by Richardson in Paris.
Louis-Jules AndréPlaceArchitect under whom Richardson studied in Paris.
ArrocharNeighborhoodNeighborhood on Staten Island where the house is located.
Fort WadsworthParkFort near the H.H. Richardson House.
Frederick Law OlmstedPlaceArchitect who convinced Richardson to move to Staten Island.
Harvard CollegePlace

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H.H. Richardson House in Staten Island, New York