JAMES W. PIRSSON

Background

James W. Pirsson was born in 1833 in New York, United States.

Career

He practiced architecture under the firm name of Hubert Pirsson and Company, and as a member of the American Institute of Architects maintained a high standing in the profession. .

The firm pioneered in the planning and erection of modern apartment houses in New York during the latter years of Mr. Pirsson's life, with the Chelsea and the Central Apartments among the most successful examples of his work

Works

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• Other Work

  • Episcopal Church of the Blessed Disciple

    (Hubert & Pirrson)

  • Hotel Chelsea, New York City

    (Hubert & Pirrson)

    1884

Membership

He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and maintained a high standing in the profession.

Connections

Father:

James Pirsson

a well-known piano manufacturer and musician in New York

coworker:

Philip Gengembre Hubert

Mr. Pirsson founded Hubert, Pirsson, and Company (active from c.1870 to 1888) with Philip Gengembre Hubert.