Joseph Lyman Silsbee | |
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Born | November 25, 1848 |
Died | January 31, 1913 (aged 64) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Occupation | Architect |
Spouse | Anna Baldwin Sedgwick |
Awards | Peabody Medal (1894)[1] |
Buildings | |
Projects | Amos Block |
Joseph Lyman Silsbee (November 25, 1848 – January 31, 1913) was a significant American architect during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was well known for his facility of drawing and gift for designing buildings in a variety of styles. His most prominent works ran through Syracuse, Buffalo and Chicago. He was influential as mentor to a generation of architects, most notably architects of the Prairie School including the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.