Town, Ithiel, 1784-1844

Ithiel Town was an architect and bridge builder. He studied with Asher Benjamin in Boston and was a partner with Alexander J. Davis for a few years. Town was a leader in the Greek and Gothic Revival styles in American architecture. But it was his profits from bridge building that enabled him to amass the largest library of art, architecture, and engineering books and prints in the United States. He began to sell off his library before his death in 1844.

From the description of Auction catalogs of his library [microform], 1843-1850. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261232535

Architect, of New Haven, Conn.

From the description of Ithiel Town papers, 1810-1873. (New Haven Colony Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 319633774

Architect; first major work was Center Church in New Haven, CT.; subsequently designed many buildings in New Haven, Hartford, New York City, Indianapolis, Raleigh, N.C.; worked in partnerships based in New York, 1827- ; in 1820 granted a patent for a truss bridge and became known as the foremost bridge-builder in U. S.

From the description of Ithiel Town papers, 1801-1855 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702167015

From the guide to the Ithiel Town papers, 1801-1855, (Manuscripts and Archives)

American architect.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New Haven, to Alexander Jackson Davis, 1839 Jul. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270572898