Thomas Dixon (architect)

Thomas Dixon (1819 - July 25, 1886[1]) was a Presbyterian architect born in Wilmington, Delaware and one of the founders of the Baltimore chapter of AIA.[2] He was the father of minister Thomas Freeman Dixon, an 1893 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. He partnered with his brother, James M. Dixon, from 1851 until James's death in 1863.[3] In 1871, he partnered with another well-known Baltimore architect Charles L. Carson for some time doing business from their offices at 117 Baltimore Street as Thomas Dixon and Charles L. Carson[4] until sometime before 1877 when the partnership was dissolved.[5] In 1827, he was elected Honorary Academician at the National Academy of Design.

He was married to Rebecca Howard, with whom he had one son: Rev. L. Freeman Dixon.[6] He was living at 253 North Eutaw Street in Baltimore at the time of his death.[7]

  1. ^ The Late Thomas Dixon, The Sun (1837-1985); Jul 27, 1886; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (1837-1985) pg. 4
  2. ^ American Institute of Architects and Engineers, The Sun (1837-1985); Nov 15, 1875; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (1837-1985)
  3. ^ Wollon, James T. (March 11, 2010). "Thomas Dixon". Baltimore Architecture Foundation.
  4. ^ Changes In Business Firms, The Sun (1837-1985); Jan 3, 1871; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (1837-1985) pg. 4
  5. ^ The Obituary Record: Charles L. Carson The Well Known Architect, The Sun (1837-1985); Dec 19, 1891; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (1837-1985) pg. 8
  6. ^ Death Of Mrs. R.H. Dixon, The Sun (1837-1985); Apr 28, 1898; ProQuest Historical Newspapers "The Baltimore Sun" (1837-1985) pg. 8
  7. ^ Died, The Sun (1837-1985); Jul 27, 1886; ProQuest Historical Newspapers The Baltimore Sun (1837-1985) pg. 2