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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 Boston's Charles Bullfinch, he gradually learned the profession after years as a master woodcarver. His architecture style | 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 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== | ||
*[ | *Vertical File - '''McIntire, Samuel''' | ||
*[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/samuel-mcintire/ Samuel McIntire] Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com | |||
*[http:// | *[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2583394?locg=63 Samuel McIntire: carving an American style] by Dean T. Lahikainen | ||
*[http:// | *[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2148049?locg=63 The Wood-carver of Salem] by Frank Cousins | ||
*[http:// | *[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/1227069?locg=63 Mr. Samuel McIntire, carver, the architect of Salem] by Fiske Kimball | ||
*[http:// | *[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
- Vertical File - McIntire, Samuel
- Samuel McIntire Salem Tales, SalemWeb.com
- Samuel McIntire: carving an American style by Dean T. Lahikainen
- The Wood-carver of Salem by Frank Cousins
- Mr. Samuel McIntire, carver, the architect of Salem by Fiske Kimball
- Essex Institute Historical Collection Vol. 93, p.113-222
