James Murdoch (architect)
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James Murdoch (1844–1914)[1] was "an important architect in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries".[2] Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).[3] At least two of his works have been designated Denver landmarks.[1]
He was born in Scotland in 1844. He arrived in Denver in 1888. He died in 1914.[1]
He served as superintendent of the Colorado State Capitol, with office in the building, and as such was a contributing architect in its completion.[2]
Works include:
- All Saints Episcopal Church (1890), at 2222 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver; NRHP-listed[3][2]
- The Grafton (1890), 1001–1020 E. 17th Avenue, Denver; NRHP-listed[3]
- T. E. Swarz residence (1890), on Pearl Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, Denver; since demolished[2]
- John C. Gallup residence (1891), at 1763 Williams Street, Denver; since demolished[2]
- Worker housing, store, school, offices (1906) in Cokedale, Colorado, a coal mining company town; NRHP-listed as Cokedale Historic District[3]
- Simon Guggenheim Hall, Boulder, at the University of Colorado at Boulder[2]
