Sturgis, J. H. (John Hubbard), 1834-1888

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Birth 1834-08-05
Death 1888-02-14
Americans,

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Architect. Partner in Bryant and Gilman (1861-1866) and principal designer with Charles Brigham (1866-1886). Introduced terra cotta into the design of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (Copley Square) in the 1880s. Clients included: Samuel Ward, Ogden Codman, Edward D. Boit, Jr., Henry Cabot Lodge, Edward N. Perkins, Hollis Hunnewell, Charles Sprague Sargent, Frederick L. Ames and Isabella Stewart Gardner.

From the description of Papers, 1853-1909. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 41433877

American architect.

From the description of Journal and cash book, 1867-1871. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 660737445

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  • Jamaica Plain (Boston, Mass.) (as recorded)

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