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James G. Hill

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James G. Hill (1841–1913)[1] was an American architect who, during the period 1876 to 1883, headed the Office of the Supervising Architect of the United States Department of the Treasury,[2] which oversaw major Federal buildings.

During that period he designed or supervised design of many courthouses, post offices and other public buildings.

During 1884–1901 he worked alone as a private architect, and during 1901–1909 he worked with Frederick A. Kendall as partner.[3] From December 1878 to May 1879, Hill was suspended from his office while being investigated for fraud, with John Fraser serving as acting Supervising Architect in Hill's absence. Acquitted, Hill was immediately restored to his position.

Government Publishing Office, Washington, DC

Works associated with Hill include:

References

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  1. ^ "Residential Architecture of Washington, D.C., and Its Suburbs (Prints and Photographs Reading Room, Library of Congress)". Library of Congress.
  2. ^ The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (The Auditor's Building), National Register of Historic Places nomination document, 1978
  3. ^ Tanya Beauchamp (1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: National Bank of Washington, Washington Branch / National Bank of Washington". and accompanying photo from 1969
  4. ^ a b c d e f Historic Preservation Division of the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites, July 1, 2002
  5. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. ^ Richmond Hill House, National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary, National Park Service website
  7. ^ "Sheridan--Kalorama". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12.
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Preceded by Office of the Supervising Architect
1877–1883
Succeeded by

Further reading

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  • Margaret Gordon Davis (1981), James G. Hill, Victorian architect, Washington, M.A. thesis, University of Virginia