Francis L. Pell
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September 23, 1873
Francis L. Pell | |
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| Born | Francis Livingston Pell September 23, 1873 |
| Died | September 7, 1945 (aged 71) |
| Other names | Levy Pell |
| Education | Columbia University School of Mines |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Partner | Harvey Wiley Corbett |
| Practice | Pell & Corbett George B. Post & Sons |
Francis Livingston Pell (September 23, 1873 – September 7, 1945), also known as F. Livington Pell, was an American architect. He practiced with Harvey Wiley Corbett in the New York City firm Pell & Corbett. He also worked for George B. Post & Sons. He is best known for his design of the Maryland Institute and the municipal buildings for Springfield, Massachusetts.
"Levy" Pell was born in New York City on September 23, 1873.[1][2] His parents were Melissa "Lily" Augusta Hyatt and Walden Pell.[1][3] He was a descendant of founding fatehr James Duane.[4] He attended Cutler School where he participated in track.[5][5]
Pell graduated with a Ph.B. in architecture from the Columbia University School of Mines in 1895.[1] While at Columbia, he was captain of the track team and a member of St. Anthony Hall.[1][6] He received the McKim Traveling Scholarship in Architecture in 1899, allowing him to spend a year studying in Paris and a year in Rome.[1][7]
Career
Pell joined the firm of George B. Post & Sons in New York City, working on the building designs for City College of New York.[1] Next, he formed a partnership with Harvey Wiley Corbett, establishing the firm Pell & Corbett.[1][7] Their firm won a competition to design the municipal buildings for Springfield, Massachusetts, including a Byzantine style Clock Tower.[1][8] They also designed the Brooklyn Masonic Temple in 1906, in association with Lord and Hewlett.[9] Pell & Corbett also won the Medal of Honor from the American Institute of Architects for the Maryland Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.[7][10]
Pell retired in 1939.[1] He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Society of Beaux Arts Architects.[1][7][11]