James G. Hill
Hill (1841–1913) was an American architect who, during the period 1876 to 1883, headed the Office of the Supervising Architect of the United States Department of the Treasury, which oversaw major Federal buildings. During that period he designed or supervised design of many courthouses, post offices and other public buildings. During 1884–1901 he worked alone as a private architect, and during 1901–1909 he worked with Frederick A. Kendall as partner.
James G. Hill
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1913
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- architect
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Hill (1841–1913) was an American architect who, during the period 1876 to 1883, headed the Office of the Supervising Architect of the United States Department of the Treasury, which oversaw major Federal buildings. During that period he designed or supervised design of many courthouses, post offices and other public buildings. During 1884–1901 he worked alone as a private architect, and during 1901–1909 he worked with Frederick A. Kendall as partner.
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From December 1878 to May 1879, Hill was suspended from his office while being investigated for fraud, with John Fraser serving as acting Supervising Architect in Hill's absence. Asheville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed • Riggs National Bank, Washington Loan and Trust Company Branch, SW corner of 9th and F Sts, NW. Washington, DC, NRHP-listed • St. Margaret's Church, 1820 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC; built in 1895; Hill is credited with design work done for construction in 1900. • Security Storage, 1140 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC; built 1890; demolished 1965
JAMES G. HILL (American, 1841-1913), Brace on point, oil on canvas, signed and dated 73 lower right. Canvas 24"h, 36"w. Relined, craquelure.
James G. Hill
JAMES G. HILL (American, 1841-1913) J. HOWARD ON SUNSHINE 1870, oil on canvas signed and dated J. G. Hill 70, l.r. 24 x 36 in. (27 x 39 in.)
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