Furness, Frank, 1839-1912

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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.

From the description of Frank Furness architectural drawing for the Brazilian Pavilion, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . 1876. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 231383746

Frank Furness was an architect and the brother of Horace Howard Furness.

From the description of Reminiscences of Furness' activities during the Civil War. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155900373
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creatorOf Chandler, Theophilus P. (Theophilus Parsons), 1845-1928,. Philadelphia & Reading Railroad collection, 1859-1889. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Provident Life & Trust Company of Philadelphia. Frank Furness Memo. of Expenses and Receipts for 409 & 411 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, . 1876-1900. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
referencedIn Evans, Allen, 1849-1925. Allen Evans architectural records and family papers, 1831-1952 (bulk 1883-1929). University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Furness, Frank, 1839-1912. Frank Furness architectural drawing for the Brazilian Pavilion, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . 1876. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Furness, Evans & Co. Furness, Evans & Co. architectural drawings for the Arcade Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . 1900. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Furness, Evans & Co. Furness, Evans & Co. architectural records for the Library of the University of Pennsylvania Building, 1888-1991. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
referencedIn Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Office of Chief Engineer. Records, 1862-1976 (bulk 1885-1965). Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Helen Farr Sloan, Philadelphia Inquirer, notebooks, 1886–1896 University of Delaware Library - Special Collections
creatorOf Furness, Evans & Co. Furness, Evans & Co. architectural records for the office building for the Pennsylvania Railroad at Wilmington, Delaware, . 1904-1905. University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Day and Klauder. Day and Klauder architectural records, 1895-1958 (bulk 1908-1938). University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives
creatorOf Furness, Frank, 1839-1912. Reminiscences of Furness' activities during the Civil War. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Furness, Frank, 1839-1912. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
referencedIn Sloan, Helen Farr, 1911-2005. Helen Farr Sloan Philadelphia Inquirer notebooks. 1886-1896. University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library
referencedIn Reading Company. Records, 1795-1979. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn Frank Furness : vertical file. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
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