Background
Glenn Brown was born on September 13, 1854 Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. Son of Bedford Brown and grandson of the late Bedford Brown. Following the end of the Civil War, his family moved to Washington.
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architecture
Dumbarton Bridge
(It was designed by Glenn Brown with his son Bedford Brown.)
It was designed by Glenn Brown with his son Bedford Brown.
1914
Glenn Browne
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In Washington, Glenn attended city schools and studied at the George Washington University. Later Glenn enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a special course in Architecture.
Career
Glenn returned to Washington and at the age of twenty began practice for himself. Maintaining an office in the capital city for many years, Mr. Brown received commissions to design both public and private buildings, also restored the old Pohick Church and Gunston Hall in Fairfax County, and in association with his son, Bedford Brown, designed the Dumbarton Bridge in Washington, United States in 1914.
Achievements
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Mr. Brown prepared for publication a standard reference work, "The History of the U. S. Capitol, and was an author of "Personal Recollections of Charles F. McKim," published in the Architectural Record during 1916; "Roosevelt and the Fine Arts," in 1919, and "Memoirs of Washington City,” from 1860 to 1930.
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Membership
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American Academy at Rome
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National Institute of Arts and Letters
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Glenn was a Honorary Corresponding member.
Royal Institute of British Architects
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He was a member of this organization over a period of forty years, he was made a Fellow in 1887, and from 1899 to 1913 served as Secretary-Treasurer.
American Institute of Architects
Connections
Glenn had a son: Bedford Brown.
References
- Article: Roosevelt & The Fine Arts Buy Article: Roosevelt & The Fine Arts on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders
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Born
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Died
April 23, 1932 (aged 77) -
Nationality
American