John Rudolph Niernsee
American architect of the U.S. Capitol
Born
May 27th, 1814
210 years ago
Died
1885
140 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in Vienna in 1814, one of the prominent architects of the 19th century in America. Niernsee played a significant role in the design and construction of various government buildings. He served as the supervising architect of the U.S. Capitol's extension and contributed to the design of notable structures in Washington, D.C. His architectural style reflects elements of the Classical and Renaissance traditions, which were prevalent during his career. Niernsee's work has had a lasting influence on the architectural landscape of American civic buildings.
Supervised the extension of the U.S. Capitol
Designed the Maryland State House
Contributed to the design of the U.S. Custom House
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