By the summer of 1879, Thomas Wisedell had established a reputation as a superb designer of architectural details. His training under Robert Jewell Withers in London gave him a foundation in the Gothic Revival while exposing him to the most important British architects of the day as well the writings of Owen Jones, A.W.N. Pugin, … More Part 19 — Kimball & Wisedell, Architects
In February 1876, Francis Kimball was asked to submit plans to design new facilities for the Hartford Orphan Asylum. For this commission, Kimball would once again compete against his friend and rival George Keller. The Hartford Orphan Asylum was established in 183l and formally incorporated two years later. Its mission was to care for orphaned … More Part 15 – Francis Kimball, Architect — The Hartford Orphan Asylum.
In February 1872, the Trustees of Trinity College voted to sell their property to the City of Hartford as the site which the State of Connecticut would erect their new state capitol building. Following the sale Abner Jackson, the president of Trinity College, had contacted Frederick Law Olmsted as a consultant in finding a suitable … More Part 13 (continued – rewrite)– Francis Kimball and Trinity College.
The Architecture of Thomas Wisedell 