Joseph Hubert McGuire
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Joseph Hubert McGuire was an American architect practicing in New York City
, where he specialized in Catholic churches and institutions.
, St. Francis College and the École des Beaux-Arts
in Paris. McGuire's training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris made him a deft practitioner in the Beaux-Arts styles.
(1910–12) on West 82nd Street in New York's Upper West Side
, has a dome of Guastavino tile
. According to Frederick D. Talor in his article "Medieval New York - Holy Trinity Church", the church was built deliberately in the Byzantine style, unusual for the time, and has been "considered to be one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in this country."
He also designed St Malachy (the Actors' Chapel) on West 49th Street in the theater district and St Rose of Lima in Rockaway Beach
, New York City.
McGuire's most prominent commission, however, was the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia
(1903–06). He was chosen as architect for this Cathedral by philanthropist Thomas Fortune Ryan
who provided much of the funding for the construction and with whom McGuire had previously collaborated to built the Church of the Sacred Heart in Manchester (now part of Richmond). The Virginia Landmarks Register states that the Cathedral is "a glorious celebration of Roman Catholic art and architecture" and also mentions that the original plans for the building are preserved in Richmond's Valentine Museum.
Among his commissions for schools, hospitals, commercial buildings and some residences were the designs for the chapel and assembly hall at Westchester Protectory and St Elizabeth's Hospital, New York.
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He was the author of several articles published in brochure form between 1919 and 1932.
He was a member of the AIA
, Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Architectural League of New York, New Rochelle Board of Education, The United States Catholic Historical Society, and other organizations.
New York City
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, where he specialized in Catholic churches and institutions.
Early life and education
He was born in New York in 1866 and studied at City College of New YorkCity College of New York
The City College of the City University of New York is a senior college of the City University of New York , in New York City. It is also the oldest of the City University's twenty-three institutions of higher learning...
, St. Francis College and the École des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts
École des Beaux-Arts refers to a number of influential art schools in France. The most famous is the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts, now located on the left bank in Paris, across the Seine from the Louvre, in the 6th arrondissement. The school has a history spanning more than 350 years,...
in Paris. McGuire's training at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris made him a deft practitioner in the Beaux-Arts styles.
Architectural practice
His Holy Trinity ChurchHoly Trinity Church (Manhattan)
The Church of the Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 209 West 82nd Street near Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The parish was established in 1898.-Buildings:The church was built...
(1910–12) on West 82nd Street in New York's Upper West Side
Upper West Side
The Upper West Side is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, that lies between Central Park and the Hudson River and between West 59th Street and West 125th Street...
, has a dome of Guastavino tile
Guastavino tile
Guastavino tile is the "Tile Arch System" patented in the US in 1885 by Valencian architect and builder Rafael Guastavino...
. According to Frederick D. Talor in his article "Medieval New York - Holy Trinity Church", the church was built deliberately in the Byzantine style, unusual for the time, and has been "considered to be one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in this country."
He also designed St Malachy (the Actors' Chapel) on West 49th Street in the theater district and St Rose of Lima in Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach
- Places :* Rockaway Beach, California, in the city of Pacifica* Rockaway Beach, Missouri, a town in Taney County* Rockaway Beach, Oregon, a city in Tillamook County...
, New York City.
McGuire's most prominent commission, however, was the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (Richmond, Virginia)
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 800 South Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street...
(1903–06). He was chosen as architect for this Cathedral by philanthropist Thomas Fortune Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Thomas Fortune Ryan was a U.S. tobacco and transport magnate. Part of his fortune paid for the construction of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia.-Early days:...
who provided much of the funding for the construction and with whom McGuire had previously collaborated to built the Church of the Sacred Heart in Manchester (now part of Richmond). The Virginia Landmarks Register states that the Cathedral is "a glorious celebration of Roman Catholic art and architecture" and also mentions that the original plans for the building are preserved in Richmond's Valentine Museum.
Among his commissions for schools, hospitals, commercial buildings and some residences were the designs for the chapel and assembly hall at Westchester Protectory and St Elizabeth's Hospital, New York.
Personal life
McGuire served in France for nine months in the first World War as the secretary of the Knights of ColumbusKnights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
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He was the author of several articles published in brochure form between 1919 and 1932.
He was a member of the AIA
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...
, Society of Beaux-Arts Architects, Architectural League of New York, New Rochelle Board of Education, The United States Catholic Historical Society, and other organizations.
Other significant woks include
- Church of the Sacred Heart, Richmond, VA (also funded by Ryan, built prior to the Cathedral)
- Holy Family Church, New Rochelle, NY
- Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY
- Holy Trinity Church, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
- St. Stephen of Hungary Church, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
- St. Rose of Lima Church, New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...