Thomas Francis Miller


Thomas Francis Miller was an American born architect based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He primarily designed churches and speculation housing in Philadelphia.

Early life

Thomas Francis Miller was born in Cecil County, Maryland. He graduated from Central High School in Philadelphia.

Career

Miller was president of the road commission of Montgomery County. He built a number of churches in the Gothic Revival Style. Miller appears in the Philadelphia city directories from 1883 to 1908, first as a draftsman and then as an architect from 1885 onward. His office addresses included: 615 Walnut Street ; 1221 Arch Street ; 1219 Arch Street ; the Lippincott Building ; 1126 Walnut Street ; and 908 Walnut Street.

Personal life

Miller married Evelene Garsed, daughter of Ellen Garsed, on February 25, 1892. They had two daughters, Mrs. Herschel G. Smith and Mrs. George A. Slifer.
Miller died on February 11, 1939, at Strath Haven Inn in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Projects