Furness, Frank, 1839-1912
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Furness, Frank, 1839-1912
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Furness, Frank (American architect, designer, 1839-1912)
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Furness, Frank (American architect, designer, 1839-1912)
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Frank Furness
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Frank Furness practiced architecture in Philadelphia under the firm names Fraser, Furness & Hewitt (1867-1871), Furness & Hewitt (1871-1875). Frank Furness (1876-1880), Furness & Evans (1881-1885) and Furness, Evans & Co. from1886 until death in 1912. His partner Allen Evans continued the firm under that same name. Furness's work, known for his distinctive personal style, included railroad stations, banks, residences, office buildings and churches. He was one of the founders of the Pennsylvania Institute of Architects in 1869 and was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
Frank Furness was an architect and the brother of Horace Howard Furness.
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