Robert W. Gibson
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Robert W. Gibson, AIA
, (1854, England - 1927, New York City
) was an English-born American ecclesiastical architect active in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century New York City
and New York State. He designed several large Manhattan churches and a number of prominent residences and institutional buildings.
Gibson studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. He won a competition to design All Saints Cathedral (Albany, New York).
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...
, (1854, England - 1927, New York City
New York City
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) was an English-born American ecclesiastical architect active in late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century New York City
New York City
New 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...
and New York State. He designed several large Manhattan churches and a number of prominent residences and institutional buildings.
Gibson studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts, London. He won a competition to design All Saints Cathedral (Albany, New York).
Works
- 1885 NotleymereNotleymereNotleymere , also known as the Frank Norton estate, is a historic house located on the eastern shore of Cazenovia Lake in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York. The large, Shingle Style "summer cottage" was designed by architect Robert W. Gibson...
, Cazenovia (town), New YorkCazenovia, New YorkCazenovia is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 6,481 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Theophilus Cazenove, an agent of the Holland Land Company.The Town of Cazenovia has a village also named Cazenovia... - 1888 All Saints Cathedral (Albany, New York)
- 1888 (remodeling) St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo, New York)
- 1889-1890 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Olean, New York)
- 1890 St. Michael's Episcopal Church (New York City)
- 1892 Federation of Protestant Welfare AgenciesFederation of Protestant Welfare AgenciesThe Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies is a social services institution in New York City. FPWA has, since its inception in 1922, had the goal of promoting the social and economic well-being of greater New York’s most vulnerable people by strengthening human service organizations and...
- 1890-92 Music Hall (Sailors' Snug Harbor), Staten Island
- 1890-93, Randall Memorial Church (Sailors' Snug Harbor), Staten Island, demolished 1952.
- 1905 Morton F. Plant HouseMorton F. Plant HouseThe Morton F. Plant House is a mansion located at 653 Fifth Avenue in New York City. Since 1917, Cartier SA has occupied the building.- History :...
, 651 Fifth Avenue, New York, with C.P.H. GilbertC.P.H. GilbertCharles Pierrepont Henry Gilbert , most often referred to as C. P. H. Gilbert, was an American architect of the late-19th and early-20th centuries best known for designing townhouses and mansions....
. Since 1917, this has been Cartier'sCartier SACartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier , is a French luxury jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous pieces including the "Bestiary" , the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder...
Flagship Store.