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George O. Garnsey

1840 – 1923

American architect

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About George O. Garnsey

Lived 1840 – 1923 (aged 82–83). George O. Garnsey was an American architect.

George O. Garnsey (1840–1923) was an American architect from the city of Chicago, known for his large picturesque Queen Anne style homes.

Early life Garnsey was born in Rock Island, Illinois in 1840 and was educated at a private school in New York; in 1852 his parents brought him to Chicago.

One of Garnsey's opera houses is being preserved in Menominee, Michigan.

In Wisconsin, Garnsey was associated with John C. Cochraine in the design of Memorial Hall (1867) at Beloit College in the Near East Side Historical District. Garnsey was the architect for the Shearer-Cristy House (1891) in Waupaca, Wisconsin and the Clawson-Condon House (1890) in Brodhead, Wisconsin. Both homes are examples of Queen Anne pattern book design.

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Important facts

Born
1840, Rock Island
Birth century
19th century
Died
1923
Occupation
Architect
Nationality
United States
Also known as
G. O. Garnsey, Garnsey, Geo. O.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George O. Garnsey?

American architect

When was George O. Garnsey born?

George O. Garnsey was born in 1840 in Rock Island.

When did George O. Garnsey die?

George O. Garnsey died in 1923.

What was George O. Garnsey's occupation?

George O. Garnsey was an architect.

What nationality was George O. Garnsey?

George O. Garnsey was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George O. Garnsey

· Wikidata: Q5542981

· DBpedia: George O. Garnsey

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