Andrew G. Patrick
Encyclopedia
Andrew G. Patrick was an American architect
who specialized in churches and school
s, mostly for Catholic clients in Connecticut
.
in 1905. He lived in Stratford, Connecticut
where he attended the university school. He graduated from Notre Dame School of Architecture
in 1931 and thereafter served in the military for a time.
. Both men designed many churches, schools, convent
s and rectories
for Catholic clients.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
who specialized in churches and school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
s, mostly for Catholic clients in Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
.
Early life and education
Patrick was born in Bridgeport, ConnecticutBridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
in 1905. He lived in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639....
where he attended the university school. He graduated from Notre Dame School of Architecture
Notre Dame School of Architecture
Traditional and classical architecture occupy a premier place in the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. The first Catholic university in America to offer a degree in architecture, beginning in 1898, Notre Dame now boasts nationally acclaimed undergraduate and post-graduate programs...
in 1931 and thereafter served in the military for a time.
Architectural practice
He then worked with the architectural firm Fletcher-Thompson where he was associated with noted architect J. Gerald PhelanJ. Gerald Phelan
J. Gerald Phelan was a U.S. architect and corporate executive who was very active throughout the Eastern part of the United States throughout the middle part of the 20th Century.-Childhood and architectural training:...
. Both men designed many churches, schools, convent
Convent
A convent is either a community of priests, religious brothers, religious sisters, or nuns, or the building used by the community, particularly in the Roman Catholic Church and in the Anglican Communion...
s and rectories
Rectory
A rectory is the residence, or former residence, of a rector, most often a Christian cleric, but in some cases an academic rector or other person with that title...
for Catholic clients.
Works
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Bridgeport, ConnecticutBridgeport, ConnecticutBridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
- Holy Name of Jesus ChurchHoly Name of Jesus Church (Stratford, Connecticut)Holy Name of Jesus Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in Stratford, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.- History :The original church now serves as the church hall. The gothic revival church was built to the designs of the highly regarded local church architect Andrew G...
, Stratford, ConnecticutStratford, ConnecticutStratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639.... - St. James School, Stratford, ConnecticutStratford, ConnecticutStratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639....
- St. James Church, Stratford, ConnecticutStratford, ConnecticutStratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639....
(redesign of church built by J. Gerald PhelanJ. Gerald PhelanJ. Gerald Phelan was a U.S. architect and corporate executive who was very active throughout the Eastern part of the United States throughout the middle part of the 20th Century.-Childhood and architectural training:...
)
- Auditorium, Our Lady of Peace ChurchOur Lady of Peace Church (Stratford, Connecticut)Our Lady of Peace is a Roman Catholic church in Stratford, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.- History :This church is a replica of a country church in Normandy, France and is located in the Lordship section of Stratford. It was designed in 1939 by the highly regarded local church...
, Stratford, ConnecticutStratford, ConnecticutStratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639.... - Our Lady Of Grace ChurchOur Lady of Grace Church (Stratford, Connecticut)Our Lady of Grace is a Roman Catholic church in Stratford, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.- History :This parish was created in 1954 in an area previously covered by St. James parish. The red brick Italian Romesque Revival building was designed by the highly regarded local church...
, Stratford, ConnecticutStratford, ConnecticutStratford is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River. It was founded by Puritans in 1639.... - St. Stephen ChurchSt. Stephen Church (Trumbull, Connecticut)St. Stephen Church is a Roman Catholic church in Trumbull, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.- History :This is the oldest Catholic Parish in Trumbull, dating back to 1885. The brick church with stone trim was designed by noted church architect Andrew G. Patrick in 1950. It was one of...
, Trumbull, ConnecticutTrumbull, ConnecticutTrumbull, a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut in the New England region of the United States, is bordered by the towns of Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Bridgeport, Fairfield and Easton along Connecticut's Gold Coast. The population was 36,018 according to the 2010 census.Family Circle magazine...