Asher Benjamin Architect

Asher Benjamin (June 15, 1773 – July 26, 1845) was an American architect and author whose work transitioned between Federal style architecture and the later Greek Revival. His seven handbooks on design deeply influenced the look of cities and towns throughout New England until the Civil War. Builders also copied his plans in the Midwest and in the South.

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Birth date	June 15, 1773
Birth place	Hartland Connecticut
Nationality	United States
Date of death	July 26, 1845
Place of death	Springfield Massachusetts

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Significant building	Old West Church (Boston Massachusetts) African Meeting House Charles Street Meeting House Charles Playhouse Headquarters House (Boston Massachusetts) Leavitt-Hovey House