Albert F. Huntt
American architect (1869–1920)
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Albert F. Huntt (July 12, 1869 – July 14, 1920) was an architect in Richmond, Virginia.
BornJuly 12, 1869
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 1920 (aged 51)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
AlmamaterPennsylvania Military Academy
OccupationArchitect
Albert F. Huntt | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1869 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 1920 (aged 51) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania Military Academy |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse |
Georgiana Bartram Hathaway
(m. 1893) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Otis Manson (great-great grandfather) |
| Buildings | |
Early life
Albert F. Huntt was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 12, 1869, to Sallie Spotswood (née Manson) and A. L. Huntt. His great-grandfather Otis Manson was an architect who came to Richmond from New England.[1][2] He studied at Pennsylvania Military Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
Huntt designed commercial, industrial and residential buildings including for the American Tobacco Company. Bascom Rowlett often worked with him.[1] Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[3]
Personal life
Selected works
- American Cigar Company (1903), 1148 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia (Huntt, Albert F. (attributed to)), NRHP-listed[3]
- Cary Ellis Stern residence (1907) at 1700 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia[1]
- Fairmount School, 1501 N. 21st St. (addition, 1908–1909), Richmond, NRHP-listed[3]
- Lafferty House (1913) on Monument Avenue, Richmond[1]
- Sorg House (1914) on Monument Avenue, Richmond, for the vice president of the Millhiser Bag Company
- Atlantic Motor Company (1919), Richmond, auto showroom building, NRHP-listed,[3] the last work by Huntt.[5]
- George house at 1831 Monument Avenue, Richmond[1]
- 2300 Monument Avenue, Richmond
- 2500 Monument Avenue, Richmond
- Kenilworth and Stratford Court apartments on Monument Avenue, Richmond
- One or more works in NRHP-listed Fairmount Historic District, roughly bounded by 24th, Y, 20th, T, R, Q & P Sts., Fairfield & Carrington Aves., & Mechanicsville Tpk., Richmond[3]
- One or more works in NRHP-listed West Broad Street Industrial and Commercial Historic District, 1800-2100 blocks of Broad & Marshall Sts., bounded by Allison & Allen Sts., Richmond[3]
