Background
Richardson, William Cummings was born on March 12, 1854 in Concord, New Hampshire, United States. Son of David Cummings and Henrietta Goodwin (Barnard) Richardson.
Richardson, William Cummings was born on March 12, 1854 in Concord, New Hampshire, United States. Son of David Cummings and Henrietta Goodwin (Barnard) Richardson.
Graduated from the high school, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1872. Special student in architecture Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1873-1875. Assistant in architectural offices several years.
Made 4 trips abroad for study and observation.
Practiced, Boston, since 1881. Member Hartwell & Richardson nearly 20 years, then Hartwell, Richardson & Driver. Later alone under firm name Hartwell & Richardson.
Has designed many large buildings including upwards of 50 school buildings.
Fellow) The American Institute of Architects.
Married Frances Shippen Webster, October 5, 1882. Children: Mistress Constance Kemper, Webster (deceased), Hadwin Houghton.