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American architect (1867–1949)
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William G. Rantoul FAIA (August 31, 1867 – June 10, 1949) was an American architect in practice in Boston from 1897 until his retirement in 1942.
BornAugust 31, 1867
DiedJune 10, 1949 (aged 81)
OccupationArchitect
AwardsFellow, American Institute of Architects (1926)
William G. Rantoul | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1867 |
| Died | June 10, 1949 (aged 81) |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Fellow, American Institute of Architects (1926) |
Life and career
William Gibbons Rantoul was born August 31, 1867, in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, to Robert S. Rantoul, a lawyer and politician, and Harriet Charlotte Rantoul, née Neal. He was educated at Harvard University, graduating in 1889. After graduation he joined the office of Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul, where his elder brother, Augustus N. Rantoul, was a partner. In 1897 he left to open his own office, and practiced until his retirement in 1942.
Architectural works
- 1903 – Turner Hill, 315 Topsfield Rd, Ipswich, Massachusetts
- 1903 – West Chester, 3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
- 1907 – Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St, Salem, Massachusetts
- 1916 – French Hall, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire