Louis G. Destremps
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Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
. He is the father of Louis E. Destremps
Louis E. Destremps
Louis E. Destremps was a Canadian-born American architect who designed several notable buildings in the New Bedford, Massachusetts area. Among his most notable works are the Orpheum Theatre and Star Store. He was the son of architect Louis G. Destremps, who primarily practiced in Fall River,...
, who also designed notable buildings in the New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about east of Fall River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts...
area.
Early life and architectural training
Destremps, was born in Montreal, Canada, May 9, 1851. He received his early educational training in his native city. In 1870 he came with his parents to Pittsfield, MassachusettsPittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield is the largest city and the county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is the principal city of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Berkshire County. Its area code is 413. Its ZIP code is 01201...
, remaining there six months, when they moved to Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Woonsocket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 41,186 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. Woonsocket lies directly south of the Massachusetts border....
. In 1872 his parents returned to Canada and Louis came to Fall River
Fall River
-Cities and towns:In Canada:*Fall River, Nova ScotiaIn the United States:*Fall River, Kansas*Fall River, Massachusetts, the largest city with this name*Fall River, Tennessee*Fall River, Wisconsin*Fall River County, South Dakota-Rivers:In Canada:...
, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1875, when a great fire occurred at St. John's, Canada, he went there and followed his trade until 1881, when he went to New York to study architecture at Sixth Avenue High School, from which he graduated, completing the 4 year course.
In 1874, Destremps married Celina Mayer of Fall River
Fall River
-Cities and towns:In Canada:*Fall River, Nova ScotiaIn the United States:*Fall River, Kansas*Fall River, Massachusetts, the largest city with this name*Fall River, Tennessee*Fall River, Wisconsin*Fall River County, South Dakota-Rivers:In Canada:...
. Together they had six children, including Louis E. Destremps
Louis E. Destremps
Louis E. Destremps was a Canadian-born American architect who designed several notable buildings in the New Bedford, Massachusetts area. Among his most notable works are the Orpheum Theatre and Star Store. He was the son of architect Louis G. Destremps, who primarily practiced in Fall River,...
who would later follow his father's profession and establish his own practice in the New Bedford
New Bedford
-Places:*New Bedford, Illinois*New Bedford, Massachusetts, the most populous New Bedford**New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park*New Bedford, New Jersey *New Bedford, Ohio*New Bedford, Pennsylvania...
area.
Architectural practice
In 1885 Destremps moved to Fall River and set up his architectural firm. Between 1888 and 1889 he relocated temporarily to Newport, Rhode IslandNewport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort and for the famous Newport Mansions, it is the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War...
, where he was architect for the State Agricultural College at Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston is a village and a census-designated place in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States, and the site of the main campus of the University of Rhode Island. Much of the village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Kingston Village Historic...
. In later years he would design many notable structures in Fall River.
Destremps was frequently employed as supervising architect for the work of other architects, including Napoléon Bourassa
Napoléon Bourassa
Napoléon Bourassa was a prominent Canadian architect, painter and writer who offices were located from Montreal, Quebec.-Early life and training:Born in L'Acadie, Quebec, he studied at Sulpicians College in Montreal...
and Joseph Venne
Joseph Venne
Joseph Venne was a prominent Canadian architect whose practice was located in Montreal, Quebec. During a long and distinguished career he designed more than sixty buildings in the Montreal area and three large catholic churches in Massachusetts....
. His own masterpiece, Notre Dame De Lourdes Church in Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
was destroyed in a 4-alarm fire in 1982. The event was reported in the news media throughout New England.
Works include
- St. Mathieu's Church, Fall River MassachusettsSt. Mathieu's Church, Fall River MassachusettsFounded in the late 1800s as the third French parish in Fall River , Saint Mathieu's once stood near near the corner of St. Mary Street and Wellington Street near Saint Mary's Cemetery. The church was designed and built by Louis G. Destremps in 1893...
(demolished) - St. Mathieu's rectory and school Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
- Jesus of Mary Convent, 1887, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
(converted to apartments) - Convent for Dominican Sisters, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
- St. Joseph's Orphanage, 1892, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
(converted to apartments) - Fall River armory, 1896, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
supervising architect for Wait & Cutter - St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1896, New Bedford, MassachusettsNew Bedford, MassachusettsNew Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about east of Fall River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts...
supervising architect for Joseph VenneJoseph VenneJoseph Venne was a prominent Canadian architect whose practice was located in Montreal, Quebec. During a long and distinguished career he designed more than sixty buildings in the Montreal area and three large catholic churches in Massachusetts.... - Notre Dame SchoolNotre Dame School (Fall River, Massachusetts)Notre Dame School is a historic school at 34 St. Joseph's Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.The school was built in 1899 and added to the National Historic Register in 1983. The church school closed in 2009.-See also:...
, 1899, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in... - Brick Apartment House, 1901, Fitchburg, MassachusettsFitchburg, MassachusettsFitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools.- History :...
- Bark Street SchoolBark Street SchoolBark Street School is a historic school on Stevens Road at Bark Street in Swansea, Massachusetts.The school was built in 1905 and added to the National Historic Register in 1990....
, 1905, Swansea, MassachusettsSwansea, MassachusettsSwansea is a town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts.It is located at the mouth of the Taunton River, just west of Fall River, 47 miles south of Boston; and 12 miles southeast of Providence, Rhode Island.... - Notre Dame de Lourdes ChurchNotre Dame de Lourdes Church (Fall River, Massachusetts)Notre Dame de Lourdes is a Roman Catholic parish in Fall River, Massachusetts. The parish was established in 1874 to serve the growing French-Canadian population located in the city's Flint Village section...
, 1906, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
(destroyed by fire in 1982) - St. Ann's Church, 1906, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
supervising architect for Napoléon BourassaNapoléon BourassaNapoléon Bourassa was a prominent Canadian architect, painter and writer who offices were located from Montreal, Quebec.-Early life and training:Born in L'Acadie, Quebec, he studied at Sulpicians College in Montreal... - District Courthouse, 1908, Fall River, MassachusettsFall River, MassachusettsFall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...