Barnett Shepherd
American architectural historian and preservationist
About Barnett Shepherd
Lived 1938 – 2025 (aged 87). Barnett Shepherd was an American.
Isaac Barnett Shepherd (July 26, 1938 – August 6, 2025) was an American local historian, architectural historian and preservationist. In 1977, he founded the Preservation League of Staten Island. He was the executive director and CEO of Historic Richmond Town.
Early life and education Shepherd was born on July 26, 1938, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Clarence Shepherd Jr., a plant manager for the United States Gypsum Company who at one point was mayor of Diboll, Texas, and Marjorie Shepherd, , a milliner and artist. He opened an integrated church in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights era, and worked as an associate minister in Columbus, Indiana.
Personal life Shepherd was openly gay. He married his longtime partner, Nick Dowen, in October 2024. They lived in the Judge Jacob Tysen House, built in 1834, on Staten Island.
Death Shepherd died on August 16, 2025, on Staten Island, at age 87.
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Who was Barnett Shepherd?
American architectural historian and preservationist (1938–2025)
When was Barnett Shepherd born?
Barnett Shepherd was born on 26 July 1938 in St. Joseph.
When did Barnett Shepherd die?
Barnett Shepherd died on 6 August 2025 in Staten Island.
What nationality was Barnett Shepherd?
Barnett Shepherd was American.
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