Napoleon LeBrun
American architect
Died when: 80 years 188 days (966 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Napoleon Eugene Charles Henry LeBrun (January 2, 1821 – July 9, 1901) was an American architect.He began his career in Philadelphia designing churches and theatres including St.
Augustine's Church, the Cathedral-Basilica of Sts.Peter and Paul and the Philadelphia Academy of Music.He moved to New York City, established the firm Napoleon LeBrun & Sons and designed multiple additional churches.
He became the official architect of the Fire Department of New York and designed 42 firehouses between 1879 and 1895.He also designed early skyscrapers in New York City such as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower and the Home Life Building.
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