About Lindley Johnson
Lived 1854 – 1937 (aged 83). Lindley Johnson was an American architect.
Lindley Johnson (January 18, 1854 – February 27, 1937) was a noted Philadelphia architect. Johnson was born in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended Germantown Academy before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1875. He went on to be trained at École des Beaux-Arts for three years.
Johnson spent one year in the office of Frank Furness, another noted Philadelphia architect before starting his own firm.
He was one of the founders of Philadelphia's T-Square Club.
Notable buildings
Designed than 20 commissions on Grindstone Neck, Winter Harbor, Maine. Including the Winter Harbor Yacht Club, the Episcopal Church, and The Grindstone Inn. Princeton Club at 1221 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Poplar House, Radnor Township, Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lindley Johnson?
American architect (1854-1937)
When was Lindley Johnson born?
Lindley Johnson was born on 18 January 1854.
When did Lindley Johnson die?
Lindley Johnson died on 27 February 1937.
What was Lindley Johnson's occupation?
Lindley Johnson was an architect.
What nationality was Lindley Johnson?
Lindley Johnson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lindley Johnson. https://biography.guide/lindley-johnson/
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