Asher Benjamin
American architect
Died when: 72 years 41 days (865 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Asher Benjamin (June 15, 1773 – July 26, 1845) was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal architecture and the later Greek Revival architecture.
His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities and towns throughout New England until the Civil War.
Builders also copied his plans in the Midwest and in the South.
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