Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944

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Philadelphia architect.

Eyre began his career in 1877 when he joined the Philadelphia office of architect James Peacok Sims. After Sims' death in 1879, Eyre took over the office. Between 1912 and 1939 he worked in partnership with John Gilbert McIlvaine.

From the description of Wilson Eyre architectural drawings and papers, circa 1877-1945. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 505720001

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creatorOf Wilson Erye & McIlvaine. House at Bethlehem, Pa. for the Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity [graphic] / Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine, Reg. Architects. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Competitive design for the Art Club, Philadelphia [graphic] / Wilson Eyre Jr., architect. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Wilson Eyre architectural drawings and papers, circa 1877-1945. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Boy with hat sitting bareback on a horse] [graphic] / Eyre. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Woman and tree on hillside] [graphic] / Eyre. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Woman in wedding dress with veil] [graphic] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf La Farge, C. Grant (Christopher Grant), 1862-1938. American architectural drawings, 1880-1959 (bulk 1900-1930). Princeton University Library
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Jared Sparks collection of American manuscripts, 1582-1843 Houghton Library
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [View of trees before a building, fence and shed] [graphic] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Gloucester, Mass. [graphic] : [perspective rendering of room in unidentified house, showing seated man and tall lamp] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Nelson and Henry C. White research material Archives of American Art
referencedIn Baldwin Family Papers, 1779-1886, bulk 1803-1865 The Huntington Library
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Alterations for A. J. Drexel, Esq., N. E. Cor. 18th and Walnut Sts., Phila. [graphic] : elevation on Eighteenth Street, elevation on Walnut Street, [and perspective rendering of house, facing 18th Street] / Wilson Eyre, Jr., Architect, 929 Chestnut St. Phila, Pa. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Breese house [graphic] : [front and rear elevations, first and second story plans of house] : 1187-B / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Woman with apron and basket viewed from behind and a] soldier from Morocco [graphic] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Tatum, George B., 1917-2008. George B. Tatum papers. 1900-1940. University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Amalfi, [Italy] [graphic] : [view of coastline with numerous houses and buildings] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine. Country house for Henry J. Krebs, Wilmington, Del. [graphic] / Wilson Eyre and McIlvaine, Architects. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine. Country house for Donald McIlvaine, Esq., Ithan Avenue, Rosemont, Penna. [graphic] : [working drawings] : [Project] No. 1238 / Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine, R.A., 1003 Spruce St., Phila., Pa. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Letter to Agnes Repplier, n.d. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Design for vestibule door of Mrs. Conrad's house, 1711 Walnut St., Philadelphia [graphic] : [rendering of details in elevation] / Wilson Eyre Jr., architect. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Water mill [graphic] :[renderings of mill and yard] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Woman seated on a bench in a garden with small circular pool before her]/ [graphic] / W. Eyre. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [View of walkway with surrounding trees and buildings] [graphic] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn George B. Tatum papers, 1900–1940 University of Delaware Library - Special Collections
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Architectural exhibition at the Academy of the Fine Arts, Dec. 17th, 1894 to Feb. 5th, 1895 [graphic] / W. Eyre. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Eyre de Lanux papers Archives of American Art
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. [Woman seated in wicker chair] [graphic] / [Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. Lake Placid, [N.Y.] [graphic] : [mountainous landscape] / Wilson Eyre]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Wilson Eyre : vertical file. Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
creatorOf Eyre, Wilson, 1858-1944. House at Rosemont, Pa. [for] Maxwell Wyeth [graphic] : [perspective views] / W. Eyre, [delineator and architect]. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
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associatedWith Architectural League of New York. corporateBody
associatedWith Baldwin Family family
associatedWith Drexel, A. J. person
associatedWith Eyre, Louisa. person
associatedWith La Farge, C. Grant (Christopher Grant), 1862-1938. person
associatedWith Lanux, Eyre de person
associatedWith Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 person
associatedWith Tatum, George B., 1917-2008 person
associatedWith University of Pennsylvania. corporateBody
associatedWith White, Nelson C. person
associatedWith Wilson Erye & McIlvaine. corporateBody
associatedWith Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine. corporateBody
associatedWith Wilson Eyre & McIlvaine. corporateBody
associatedWith Wyeth, Maxwell. person
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Birth 1858-10-30

Death 1944-10-23

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