Cass Gilbert

Quick Facts

Full Name	Cass Gilbert
Occupation	Architect
Date Of Birth	Nov 24, 1859(1859-11-24)
Age	165
Date Of Death	May 17, 1934, Brockenhurst, United Kingdom
Birthplace	Ohio
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Cass Gilbert Biography

Cass Gilbert is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on November 24, 1859 in Ohio, Ohio, United States. Conservative architect who designed the Woolworth Building in New York and the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.; pioneering advocate for incorporating skyscrapers into structures.

His elegant Woolworth Building was praised by the renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, and was raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, by his widowed mother. He was the second of three boys, and his parents named him after statesman Lewis Cass.

Cass Gilbert Net Worth

Cass Gilbert is one of the richest Architect from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Cass Gilbert 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He dove into architecture when he was 17, and he was hired by Abraham M. Radcliffe’s office. His early architectural work was with McKim, Mead & White, a firm that designed the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

He earned the status of celebrity architect and was commissioned to design, in addition to his famous skyscrapers, iconic structures at the University of Texas and Oberlin College.

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Who is Cass Gilbert Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Cass Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Cass Gilbert celebrates birthday on November 24 of every year.

What is Cass Gilbert famous for?

As a Minnesota architect he was best known for his design of the Minnesota State Capitol and the downtown St. Paul Endicott Building. His goal was to move to New York City and gain a national reputation, but he remained in Minnesota from 1882 until 1898.

Who was Cass Gilbert from Zanesville Ohio?

Cass Gilbert, (born November 24, 1859, Zanesville, Ohio, U.S.—died May 17, 1934, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, England), architect, designer of the Woolworth Building (1908–13) in New York City and of the United States Supreme Court Building (completed 1935) in Washington, D.C. Conscientious and prosperous, he was an …

Where was Cass Gilbert born?

Zanesville, OH

Which building did Cass Gilbert consider his outstanding achievement?

In 1896, Gilbert landed the job that would launch him to national prominence: he was appointed architect for the Minnesota State Capitol Building , in St. Paul. The majestic domed structure that he created was immensely popular. Both its scale and detail were considered appropriate for its public purpose.

Which English architects masterpiece is the Banqueting House in Whitehall

London?

The Banqueting House, Inigo Jones’s masterpiece of classical architecture, is one of the first examples of the principles of Palladianism being applied to an English building. It marks the beginning of a revolution in British architecture.