Avery, Henry Ogden, 1852-1890
Variant namesArchitect.
Avery was born in Brooklyn. After studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Paris, he returned to New York and worked in the office of Richard Morris Hunt until starting his own practice in 1883. The Avery Library at Columbia University was founded by his parents in his memory. The library was renamed the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library in 1978.
From the description of Henry Ogden Avery architectural drawings and papers, circa 1872-1890. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 505719998
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| referencedIn | Charnay, Armand, 1844-1916. Autograph letter signed : Marlotte, to Samuel Putnam Avery, 1890 June [day unknown]. | Pierpont Morgan Library. | |
| referencedIn | Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association (Portland, Me.). Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association records, 1871-1891. | Maine Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Avery, Henry Ogden, 1852-1890. Henry Ogden Avery architectural drawings and papers, circa 1872-1890. | Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries |
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| associatedWith | André, Jules. | person |
| associatedWith | Bartholdi, Frédéric Auguste, 1834-1904. | person |
| associatedWith | Charnay, Armand, 1844-1916. | person |
| associatedWith | Columbia University. Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts (France). Atelier Jules André. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Portland Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association (Portland, Me.) | corporateBody |
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Birth 1852
Death 1890
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