Arthur Bates Jennings


Arthur Bates Jennings FAIA was an American architect in practice in New York City from to 1919.

Life and career

Arthur Bates Jennings was born April 30, 1849, in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, to Joel Albert Jennings, a lawyer, and Susan Frances Jennings. He earned an A.B. from the College of the City of New York in 1870 and received architectural training in the offices of John Correja, George B. Post and Russell Sturgis. He opened his own office, and initially worked on suburban developments in New Jersey for Stewart Hartshorn and others. He later became well-known as an architect of public buildings, including churches and college buildings.
Jennings's buildings followed popular styles, and frequently utilized multiple towers and bold ornament. They were constructed across the United States, from Portland, Maine, to Seattle, and at least as far south as Hot Springs, Arkansas. He retired from practice in 1919.
Jennings became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1890.

Personal life

Jennings was married in 1881 Caroline Jerusha Allen of Meriden, Connecticut, and had three children: Edward Allen, Arthur Bates Jr. and Helen Bates. He died March 30, 1927, in New York City at the age of 79.

Legacy

At least five buildings designed by Jennings have been listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places, though one has been substantially demolished.

Works

In [New York City]

  • James V. S. Woolley houses, 115-121 E 91st St, Manhattan
  • Lucien C. Warner house, 2042 5th Ave, Manhattan
  • Charles L. Guillaume houses, 133-145 W 87th St, Manhattan
  • Stephen F. Sherman house, 410 Riverside Dr, Manhattan - Better known as the residence of George Noakes.
  • Joseph J. Kittell house, 495 Riverside Dr, Manhattan
  • David S. Brown houses, 170-176 W 72nd St, Manhattan - Built by Brown and various family members. No. 174, the only survivor, was occupied by Albert S. Roe. No. 172 was occupied by Jacob A. Chamberlain.
  • E. August Neresheimer house, 176 Malcolm X Blvd, Manhattan
  • John J. Gibbons house, 494 Riverside Dr, Manhattan
  • Christian Blinn house, 3 W 81st St, Manhattan
  • George Daiker houses, 718-730 St Nicholas Ave, Manhattan
  • J. C. Desuris house, 607 W 113th St, Manhattan
  • Webb Institute, Fordham Hill Oval, the Bronx
  • George E. Clay house, 21-49 45th Rd, Queens
  • Hanover Fire Insurance Company Building, 34 Pine St, Manhattan
  • Bay Ridge Reformed Church, 8101 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn
  • Bedford Presbyterian Church, 1200 Dean St, Brooklyn

In the [New York metropolitan area]

Elsewhere