Charles B.J. Snyder | |
|---|---|
 Snyder in his office, c. 1900 | |
| Born | November 4, 1860 |
| Died | November 14, 1945 (aged 85) |
| Burial place | Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York |
| Alma mater | Cooper Union |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Employer | New York City Board of Education |
| Organization | American Institute of Architects |
| Known for | Design and construction of New York City public schools |
| Style | |
| Title | Superintendent of School Buildings |
| Term | 1891–1923 |
| Predecessor | George W. Debevoise |
| Successor | William H. Gompert |
| Spouse | Harriet Katharine de Vries |
| Children | 2 |
Charles B. J. Snyder (November 4, 1860 – November 14, 1945) was an American architect, architectural engineer, and mechanical engineer in the field of urban school building design and construction. He is widely recognized[1] for his leadership, innovation, and transformation of school building construction process, design, and quality during his tenure as Superintendent of School Buildings for the New York City Board of Education between 1891 and 1923.
- ^ "Designation List 280, (Former) Stuyvesant High School" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. May 20, 1997. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2008.