Herman Schnetzky


Herman Paul Schnetzky was a German American architect who is known for his works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schnetzky was active designing buildings in the late 19th century.

Career

In 1867 Schnetzky emigrated to the United States. In 1869 he worked in the draft department of Milwaukee architect George Mygatt. He formed a partnership with Henry Koch which lasted until 1887. When Schnetzky left Koch's office to start his own architectural firm, Eugene R. Liebert followed to work as Schnetzky's foreman. In 1891, Liebert became a partner with Schnetzky.
Schnetzky partnered with Eugene R. Liebert in 1892, and together they designed many buildings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their partnership lasted until 1897. The duo's best known buildings were in the German/Roman Renaissance Revival style. Liebert left to form his own architectural office in 1897.

Personal

He was married to Maria Louise Knab Schnetzky and together they had two children, Oscar Paul Schnetzky and Hugo Walter Schnetzky. Hugo Walter Schnetzky studied architecture at Columbia University and returned to work with his father until Herman Schnetzky's death.

List of works

All buildings are in Milwaukee unless otherwise noted