Henry C. Dudley


Henry C. Dudley, known also as Henry Dudley, was an English-born North American architect, known for his Gothic Revival churches. He was a founding member of the American Institute of Architects and designed a large number of churches, among them Saint Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Syracuse, New York, built in 1884, and Trinity Church (Elmira, New York), completed in 1858. He was elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 1857.

Career

He partnered with architect Frank Wills, whom he knew from their days working together in Exeter, England for John Hayward, and worked on a number of churches with him. After Wills' sudden death in April 1857, Dudley is believed to have completed the Episcopal Church of the Nativity (Huntsville, Alabama), which is now a National Historic Landmark. He also worked on his own and with Frederick Diaper.

Prominent works

Many of Dudley's works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Buildings designed by Dudley include:
Two churches believed to be the work of Wills and Dudley will likely have had increased involvement by Dudley, due to their completion after Will's death:
  • Church of the Nativity (Union, South Carolina), 1856–59
  • Trinity Church (Natchitoches, Louisiana), 1857–1860