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Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), widely known for his woodcarvings, was also one of the first architects in the United States. Influenced by the famous Charles Bullfinch, he gradually learned the profession after years as a master woodcarver.
Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), widely known for his woodcarvings, was also one of the first architects in the United States. Influenced by Boston's Charles Bullfinch, he gradually learned the profession after years as a master woodcarver. His architecture style is categorized as Federal Style.
 
Little is known about McIntire's personal life. He was born in Salem in 1757 and grew up in a family of housewrights. Samuel married Sally Fields in 1778, and the couple had one son.  


He became well-known in Salem as an architect after Elias H. Derby hired him to design a home. McIntire went on to design more homes for Derby and soon became sought after by many wealthy Salemites.
He became well-known in Salem as an architect after Elias H. Derby hired him to design a home. McIntire went on to design more homes for Derby and soon became sought after by many wealthy Salemites.


Some of his more famous buildings still standing are the Pierce-Nichols House, the Gardner-Pingree House and the Peabody-Silsbee House. Some of his public buildings are the Assembly Hall and Hamilton Hall.
Some of his famous buildings still standing are the Pierce-Nichols House, the Gardner-Pingree House and the Peabody-Silsbee House. Some of his public buildings are the Assembly Hall and [[Hamilton Hall]].


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==See Also==
==See Also==
*[http://www.salemfocus.com/Samuel%20McIntire.htm Samuel McIntire] Salem Focus Website
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*[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/samuel-mcintire/ Samuel McIntire] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2583394?locg=63 Samuel McIntire: carving an American style] by Dean T. Lahikainen
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2148049?locg=63 The Wood-carver of Salem] by Frank Cousins
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1227069?locg=63 Mr. Samuel McIntire, carver, the architect of Salem] by Fiske Kimball
 
*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2382888?locg=63 Essex Institute Historical Collection] Vol. 93, p.113-222

Latest revision as of 11:52, 7 April 2022

Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), widely known for his woodcarvings, was also one of the first architects in the United States. Influenced by Boston's Charles Bullfinch, he gradually learned the profession after years as a master woodcarver. His architecture style is categorized as Federal Style.

Little is known about McIntire's personal life. He was born in Salem in 1757 and grew up in a family of housewrights. Samuel married Sally Fields in 1778, and the couple had one son.

He became well-known in Salem as an architect after Elias H. Derby hired him to design a home. McIntire went on to design more homes for Derby and soon became sought after by many wealthy Salemites.

Some of his famous buildings still standing are the Pierce-Nichols House, the Gardner-Pingree House and the Peabody-Silsbee House. Some of his public buildings are the Assembly Hall and Hamilton Hall.


See Also

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