Albert E. Bodwell

Albert E. Bodwell (1851 – 1926) was an American architect and designer from Concord, New Hampshire.

Albert Edward Bodwell
Born1851
Sanbornton, New Hampshire
Died1926
NationalityUnited States
OccupationArchitect
PracticeDow, Wheeler & Bodwell; Bodwell & Sargent
Gilmanton Academy, Gilmanton, 1894.

Life and career

He was born in Sanbornton in 1851. His education is unknown, but in 1881 he briefly joined with Manchester architect William M. Butterfield.[1] Soon afterward he relocated to Concord, where he became associated with the firm of Dow & Wheeler. In 1882 he was admitted to the partnership, and the firm became Dow, Wheeler & Bodwell.[2] After only a year or two, Bodwell stepped down from his partnership and became the firm's head designer, and so designed many of Dow's major late works.[3]

In June 1892 he left the firm (now Dow & Randlett) and established his own firm, Bodwell & Sargent, with Charles E. Sargent. The firm was locally prominent, and practiced until 1897,[4] when Bodwell moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts,[5] where he became noted as a historian.

Legacy

As an architect, Bodwell contributed to at least three buildings individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in addition to at least two works that contribute to listed historic districts.

Architectural works

Dow, Wheeler & Bodwell, 1882-c.1883

For Dow & Wheeler and Dow & Randlett, c.1884-1892
  • 1887 - Charles C. Danforth House, 39 Green St, Concord, New Hampshire[8]
    • Demolished.
  • 1888 - Odd Fellows Building, 18 Pleasant St, Concord, New Hampshire[3]

Bodwell & Sargent, 1892-1897

References
  1. Roger Sullivan House NRHP Nomination. 2004.
  2. Runnels, M. T. History of Sanbornton, New Hampshire. Vol. 1. Boston: Alfred Mudge & Son, 1882.
  3. Downtown Concord Historic District NRHP Nomination. 2000.
  4. Gilmanton Academy NRHP Nomination. 1983.
  5. Architecture and Building 17 June 1897: 26. New York.
  6. Memorial Arch of Tilton NRHP Nomination. 1980.
  7. Northfield Union Church NRHP Nomination. 1984.
  8. New Hampshire Homes. 1895.
  9. Dunn, Robert Hayes. A History of the Diocese of New Hampshire, 1802-1952. 1952.
  10. American Architect and Building News 27 Feb. 1897: xiii. Boston.
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