JOSEPH CURZON

Background

Joseph Curzon was born in Derbyshire, England, he came to America at an early age and settled first in Harrisburg.

Career

In 1851 Mr. Curzon moved to Indianapolis, where he eventually acquired a successful practice, winning recognition as the designer of a number of noteworthy buildings. His earliest work was the Railroad Depot, said to have been the first Union Station in the country. He was also architect of the Second Presbyterian Church begun in 1864, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the city, and a number of distinctive residences. Among the latter were the Vajen house dating from 1864, demolished in 1930 to make way for the new Telephone Building, and the Vinton Pierce house at 1415 North Meriden Street, a brick two-story mansion of Italianate type still standing.

Works

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• Other Work

  • the Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis

    (one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in Indianapolis.)

    1864

  • Railroad Depot in Indianapolis

    (said to have been the first Union Station in the country.)