George Truefitt
George Truefitt (1824–1902) was born in 1824 at St George's Hanover Square, London.[1] He practiced architecture from age 15 (1839), when he began working with the British architect Lewis Cottingham[2], until his retirement in 1899.[3]
Career
Truefitt is famous for designing over 25 different buildings throughout England[3] and over 15 other countries.[3] In his career, Truefitt designed over 250 structures.[2] He wrote a number of books, including Designs for Country Churches.[3] He also inspired Calvert Vaux in the latter's designs.
Truefitt retired in 1899.[3][4]
References
- ^ "A Biographical Dictionary of the Architects of Greater Manchester - George Trufitt". Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ a b Henry, James; Walton, Colin (15 July 2016). "Secret Worthing". Amberley Publishing Limited – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e Magrill, Barry (24 April 2012). "Commerce of Taste: Church Architecture in Canada, 1867-1914". McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP – via Google Books.
- ^ Kowsky, Francis R. (7 August 2003). "Country, Park & City: The Architecture and Life of Calvert Vaux". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
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