Background
Richard Bond was born in mid 19th century in Boston, United States.
Richard Bond was born in mid 19th century in Boston, United States.
Recognized as a leading member of the profession in Boston he was invited to attend a meeting in New York in December of 1838 at which architects over the country were gathered to discuss the formation of a "National Society of Architects.” In practice as early as 1848 (listed that year under "Architects" in the Boston City Directory), he is credited with having planned and built a number of important buildings in Boston and vicinity. Subsequently organized, the life of the Association was brief, and in 1857 was superseded by the present American Institute of Architects.