About John Forbes Hogan
Lived 1894 – 1967 (aged 73). John Forbes Hogan was an American architect.
John Forbes Hogan (January 7, 1894 – February 16, 1967) was an American architect from Providence, Rhode Island.
Hogan was born to Mary Josephine Forbes and Thomas Sebastian Hogan in Pawtucket in 1894. In 1916 he earned a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an M.S. the following year. For 10 months after his latter graduation he traveled in Europe. From 1919 to 1923 he was employed as a designer in the Providence office of architect George Frederic Hall. In 1923 he left Hall to open his own office in Providence. He joined the AIA in 1924.
Hogan specialized in buildings for the Catholic church, designing many churches and institutions for the diocese.
Works Churches (Roman Catholic): 1925 - St. Anthony, 32 Lawn Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 1932 - St. Mary, 437 Carolina Back Rd, Carolina, Rhode Island 1935 - St. Casimir, 350 Smith St, Providence, Rhode Island 1939 - St. Joseph, 1105 Main St, Hope Valley, Rhode Island 1939 - St. Teresa, 358 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 1940 - St. Clare, 4 St Clares Way, Misquamicut, Rhode Island 1940 - St. Edward, 396 Weeden St, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Other religious commissions: 1928 - St. Patrick School, 244 Smith St, Providence, Rhode Island 1928 - St. Pius School, 49 Elmhurst Ave, Providence, Rhode Island 1932 - St. Francis House, 167 Blackstone St, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 1939 - St. Mary Convent, 530 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island 1948 - Albertus Magnus Hall, Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island 1954 - Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, 200 High Service Ave, North Providence, Rhode Island 1953 - Pastore Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island 1957 - Wales and Kelley Halls, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Forbes Hogan's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Forbes Hogan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Forbes Hogan?
American architect (1894-1967)
When was John Forbes Hogan born?
John Forbes Hogan was born on 7 January 1894 in Pawtucket.
When did John Forbes Hogan die?
John Forbes Hogan died on 16 February 1967 in Pawtucket, RI.
What was John Forbes Hogan's occupation?
John Forbes Hogan was an architect.
What nationality was John Forbes Hogan?
John Forbes Hogan was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John Forbes Hogan
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Forbes Hogan. https://biography.guide/john-forbes-hogan/
MLA: "John Forbes Hogan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-forbes-hogan/.
Chicago: "John Forbes Hogan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-forbes-hogan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC