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Asher Benjamin

American architect

PersonDied aged 72humanQ691987

Born: June 15, 1773
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2.Stated in StructuraeRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Died: July 26, 1845
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1.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Benjamin, Asher (1773–26 July 1845), architect and authorRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in StructuraeRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Hartland
Place of death: Springfield
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: architect
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Notable work: Leavitt-Hovey House

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Asher Benjamin was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal architecture and the later Greek Revival architecture. His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities and towns throughout New England until the Civil War. Builders also copied his plans in the Midwest and in the South.

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Given name: Asher
Movement: Greek Revival architecture
Family name: Benjamin
Sex or gender: male
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Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired applies to jurisdiction: worldwide
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Different from: Benjamin Asher

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