Henry V. Murphy
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Henry V. Murphy , AIA
, (1888–1960) was an American architect who specialized in churches and schools for Roman Catholic clients.
. He was a graduate of the Pratt Institute of Architecture.
campus of St. John’s University where he designed the first four buildings. Although he never had an opportunity to build a church in Manhattan, his Brooklyn churches were greatly admired, which resulted in opportunities to work with Roman Catholic communities throughout the area.
He practiced from an office at 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York
American Institute of Architects
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, (1888–1960) was an American architect who specialized in churches and schools for Roman Catholic clients.
Early life and education
He was born in the village of Horseheads, Elmira, New YorkElmira, New York
Elmira is a city in Chemung County, New York, USA. It is the principal city of the 'Elmira, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area' which encompasses Chemung County, New York. The population was 29,200 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Chemung County.The City of Elmira is located in...
. He was a graduate of the Pratt Institute of Architecture.
Architectural practice
Perhaps his most admired achievement is the Jamaica, QueensJamaica, Queens
Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York, United States. It was settled under Dutch rule in 1656 in New Netherland as Rustdorp. Under British rule, the Village of Jamaica became the center of the "Town of Jamaica"...
campus of St. John’s University where he designed the first four buildings. Although he never had an opportunity to build a church in Manhattan, his Brooklyn churches were greatly admired, which resulted in opportunities to work with Roman Catholic communities throughout the area.
He practiced from an office at 1 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, New York
Works
- Church of Our Lady of Refuge, Brooklyn, New York
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Brooklyn, NY
- Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ditmars, Astoria, QueensAstoria, QueensAstoria is a neighborhood in the northwestern corner of the borough of Queens in New York City. Located in Community Board 1, Astoria is bounded by the East River and is adjacent to three other Queens neighborhoods: Long Island City, Sunnyside , and Woodside...
, 1950-1955 - Shrine Church of St. Bernadette, Brooklyn, NY
- St. Anselm's Church, Brooklyn, NY
- Resurrection Church and School, Rye, NY
- Holy Child Church, Richmond Hill, NY
- Archbishop Malloy High School, Queens NT
- Mary Lewis Academy, Jamaica Estates, Queens, NY
- Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, NY
- Holy Cross High School, Flushing Queens, NY
- St. Mary Mother of Jesus School, Brooklyn, NY
- St. Athanasius' School, Brooklyn, NY
- St. Bernadette's School, Brooklyn, NY
- St. Patrick's School, BayShore, NY
- Holy Family School and Convent, Hicksville, NY
- St. James's School and Convent, Seaford NY
- St. Raphael's School, Ausitorium, Convent and Rectory, East Meadow, NY
- Public School 120, Brooklyn, NY
- Public School 287, Brooklyn, NY
- Bushwick Health Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Domestic Relations Courthouse, Brooklyn, NY
- Benedictine Hospital, School of Nursing and Residence, Kingston, NY
- St. Raymond's Church, East Rockaway, NY
- St. Edward the Confessor Church, Syosset, NY
- St. Francis of Assisi Church, Norristown, PA
- Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensboro, NC