Last page of a treatise on architecture, 1886 January 15.

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Last page of a treatise on architecture, 1886 January 15.

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He calls for simplicity, refinement, boldness, all the qualities that make for great architecture saying that with the intelligent use of our freedom we can accomplish more than the architects of modern England and France. Date stamp (postmark?) on verso reads: Cambridge, Mass., Jan 15 1886. Page is numbered in the upper right hand corner 27 (28 is crossed out) and signed Henry van Brunt.

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Van Brunt, Henry, 1832-1903

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Born Boston, graduated Harvard 1854 and served in United States Navy, North Atlantic Squadron during the Civil War. Practiced in Boston for 20 years then moved to Kansas City in 1887. Architect of numerous buildings connected with Harvard, and many public libraries and other public buildings throughout the United States. President of American Institute of Architects in 1898, Court of Honor at Chicago World's Fair, author of Greek Lines and Other Essays as well as numerous papers, and translator ...