Glenn Brown (architect)

Glenn Brown

Glenn Brown (September 13, 1854 in Fauquier County, Virginia^[1]–1932)^[2] was an American architect and historian.

He wrote a two-volume History of the United States Capitol (1901 and 1904) and more than 100 articles.^[2] In 1927, Brown was elected into the National Academy of Design as an associate member.^[3]

National Union Building

Several of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.^[4]

Works include:

• Joseph Beale House, 2301 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, D.C. (Brown, Glenn), NRHP-listed
• Dumbarton Bridge, Q St. over Rock Creek Park, NW., Washington, D.C. (Brown, Glenn & Bedford), NRHP-listed
• Glenwood Cemetery Mortuary Chapel, 2219 Lincoln Rd., NE, Washington, D.C. (Brown, Glenn), NRHP-listed
• National Union Building, 918 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. (Brown, Glenn), NRHP-listed
• One or more works in Fourteenth Street Historic District, roughly bounded by S, 12th, N and 15th Sts., NW., Washington, D.C. (Brown, Glenn, et al.), NRHP-listed

He also directed restoration works at Pohick Church beginning in 1901. ^[5]

Relatives

Brown was the grandson of US Senator Bedford Brown.^[1]

References

1. BROWN, Glenn, in Who's Who in America (1926 edition); p. 353
2. William B. Bushong and Catherine W. Bishir (2009). "North Carolina Architects & Builders: Brown, Glenn (1854–1932)". Archived from the original on 2016-06-27. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
3. "National Academicians | National Academy | National Academy Museum". Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
5. Calder Loth; Virginia. Dept. of Historic Resources (1999). The Virginia Landmarks Register. University of Virginia Press. pp. 160–. ISBN 978-0-8139-1862-4.