Background
Gilman, Arthur Delevan was born on November 5, 1821 in Hingham, England. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Marquand) Gilman.
Gilman, Arthur Delevan was born on November 5, 1821 in Hingham, England. Son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Marquand) Gilman.
Attended Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1837-1840.
Became interested in architecture after leaving college, wrote articles on subject and lectured at Lowell Institute, Boston, 1844-1845. Studied architecture in Europe, late 1840’s, returned to Boston as professional architect, circa 1852. Moved to New York City, 1868.
Critical of Greek revival structures, based his designs on Georgian and Italian Renaissance styles.
Designed Boston City hall, 1862-1865. Commissioned to build New York State Capitol at Albany, 1867.
Designed Equitable Life Assurance Society Building, New York City, circa 1869, Saint John's Episcopal Church, Staten Island, New York, 1869.
Married Frances Juliet, April.