Jarvis Hunt, the son of Katherine Leonard Jarvis and Leavitt Hunt, was born in Weathersfield, Vermont, in 1863. Jarvis Hunt pursued an education at both Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before going on to become a successful architect. He designed numerous different types of buildings, ranging from public and government buildings to private homes and commercial buildings, but was especially known for his railroad depots. In 1893, his design for the "Vermont Building" shown in these blueprints was exhibited at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Hunt had moved to Chicago around 1893. After settling there, he married Louise Coleman in 1899. However, the couple divorced in October 1909. Jarvis Hunt retired and moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1927 and died there on June 15, 1941. He is buried in the Weathersfield Bow cemetery in Vermont.
From the description of World's Columbian Exhibition Vermont Building blueprints, 1893. (Vermont Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 775786839
Architect. Born in Wethersfield, Vermont in 1859 or 1861. Came to Chicago as architect for the State of Vermont Building at the World's Columbian Exposition. Established own architectural practice in Chicago.
From the description of 900 North Michigan Avenue Building collection, 1925-1938. (Art Institute of Chicago). WorldCat record id: 80352830
