Henry Chapman Mercer

Henry Chapman Mercer
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BornJune 24, 1856 (1856-06-24)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedMarch 9, 1930 (1930-03-10) (aged 73)
NationalityAmerican
Known forTile
Notable workPennsylvania State Capitol (floors)
Casino at Monte Carlo
Kykuit
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
MovementArts and Crafts Movement influence

Henry Chapman Mercer (June 24, 1856 – March 9, 1930)[1] was an American archeologist, artifact collector, tile-maker, and designer of three distinctive poured concrete structures: Fonthill, his home; the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works; and the Mercer Museum.

  1. ^ Levenson (19 February 2011). "This Was Doylestown, 1930". Retrieved February 28, 2011.