David Lynn (architect)
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David Lynn was an American
architect
and honorary member of the American Institute of Architects
.
David Lynn was a 21-year veteran of the Architect
's staff before being appointed Architect of the Capitol
in 1923. His appointment was made by President Calvin Coolidge
on August 22, 1923.
During Lynn's administration
, four major buildings were added to the Capitol
complex: the Longworth House Office Building
, the Supreme Court
Building, the Annex (Adams Building) of the Library of Congress
, and the U.S. Botanic Garden
Conservatory
.
In addition, the First Street wing of the Russell Building was built, the Capitol Power Plant
was enlarged, and construction on the Dirksen Senate Office Building
was begun. The Capitol Grounds were again expanded and underground parking for the United States Senate
employees was provided. Lynn also supervised a major remodeling
of the House and Senate Chambers between 1949 and 1951. David Lynn retired on September 30, 1954.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
architect
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...
and honorary member of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
.
David Lynn was a 21-year veteran of the Architect
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...
's staff before being appointed Architect of the Capitol
Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol is the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the United States Capitol Complex, and also the head of that agency. The Architect of the Capitol is in the legislative branch and is responsible to the United States...
in 1923. His appointment was made by President Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
John Calvin Coolidge, Jr. was the 30th President of the United States . A Republican lawyer from Vermont, Coolidge worked his way up the ladder of Massachusetts state politics, eventually becoming governor of that state...
on August 22, 1923.
During Lynn's administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
, four major buildings were added to the Capitol
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress, the legislature of the federal government of the United States. Located in Washington, D.C., it sits atop Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall...
complex: the Longworth House Office Building
Longworth House Office Building
The Longworth House Office Building is one of four office buildings used by the United States House of Representatives. The building is located south of the Capitol, bounded by Independence Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, C Street S.E., and South Capitol Street, in southeast Washington...
, the Supreme Court
Supreme court
A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of many legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, instance court, judgment court, high court, or apex court...
Building, the Annex (Adams Building) of the Library of Congress
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress, de facto national library of the United States, and the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by shelf space and...
, and the U.S. Botanic Garden
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle....
Conservatory
Conservatory (greenhouse)
A conservatory is a room having glass roof and walls, typically attached to a house on only one side, used as a greenhouse or a sunroom...
.
In addition, the First Street wing of the Russell Building was built, the Capitol Power Plant
Power station
A power station is an industrial facility for the generation of electric energy....
was enlarged, and construction on the Dirksen Senate Office Building
Dirksen Senate Office Building
The Dirksen Senate Office Building is the second office building constructed for members of the United States Senate in Washington, D.C., and was named for the late Minority Leader Everett Dirksen from Illinois in 1972.-History:...
was begun. The Capitol Grounds were again expanded and underground parking for the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
employees was provided. Lynn also supervised a major remodeling
Renovation
Renovation is the process of improving a structure. Two prominent types of renovations are commercial and residential.-Process:The process of a renovation, however complex, can usually be broken down into several processes...
of the House and Senate Chambers between 1949 and 1951. David Lynn retired on September 30, 1954.