Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Biographical Note
Date | Event |
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1841, Nov. 18 | Born, Seitendorf, Waldenburg, Silesia |
1854 | Educated in Breslau, Germany, colleges of St. Elizabeth and Holy Spirit |
1858 | Emigrated to New York |
1864 | Chief draftsman, New York architectural firm |
1866 | Became member of American Institute of Architects |
1867 | Civil engineer, United States Lighthouse Board |
1872-1877 | Chief draftsman, United States Lighthouse Board |
1873 | First prize for architectural plans for Library of Congress |
1892 | Submitted final plans for the Library of Congress |
1895 | Married Mary Eastbourne Ritter Meem |
1918, Mar. 30 | Died, Washington, D. C. |