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Early in his career he worked at Wheeler, McMichael, and Company (1901-1902) and McMichael and Hunter (1903-1904). During most of his career he ran his own firm.<ref name=char/> |
Early in his career he worked at Wheeler, McMichael, and Company (1901-1902) and McMichael and Hunter (1903-1904). During most of his career he ran his own firm.<ref name=char/> |
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McMicahel was born in [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]] to James and Lavinia (Venia) McMichael and had at least four siblings.<ref name=char/> He married Sarah Florence Williamson on October 23, 1896 in [[Chester, Pennsylvania]] where they lived in 1900.<ref name=char/> He moved to Charlotte in 1901 and was associated with architect Oliver Duke Wheeler.<ref name=char/> He may have replaced [[Louis E. Schwend]] who died in 1900.<ref name=char/> In 1903 McMichael and architect [[Leonard L. Hunter]] formed the firm of McMichael and Hunter which lasted through 1904. They designed two schools, two houses, a courthouse, a lodge, an office building, and seven churches.<ref name=char/> McMichael established his own firm in 1904. By 1915 or 1916 the busy practice hired [[Marion R. Marsh]]. Like architect [[C. C. Hook]] of Charlotte he favored [[Colonial architecture]] designs. He also designed [[Gothic Revival architecture]] churches including First Baptist Church (1922-1924) in Concord, [[Myers Park Presbyterian Church]] (1927) He designed the First Baptist Church in Charlotte in a [[Byzantine architecture]] style. Many of his church designs are domed.<ref name=char/> Other churches he designed include the [[Page Memorial Methodist Church (1913) in Aberdeen, East Avenue Tabernacle Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church (1914) in Charlotte, Edenton Baptist Church]] (1916-1920) in Edenton, First Baptist Church (1922) in Lincolnton, Edenton Baptist Church, Charlotte's Little Rock A. M. E. Zion Church (1908-1911).<ref name=char/> |
McMicahel was born in [[Harrisburg, Pennsylvania]] to James and Lavinia (Venia) McMichael and had at least four siblings.<ref name=char/> He married Sarah Florence Williamson on October 23, 1896 in [[Chester, Pennsylvania]] where they lived in 1900.<ref name=char/> He moved to Charlotte in 1901 and was associated with architect Oliver Duke Wheeler.<ref name=char/> He may have replaced [[Louis E. Schwend]] who died in 1900.<ref name=char/> In 1903 McMichael and architect [[Leonard L. Hunter]] formed the firm of McMichael and Hunter which lasted through 1904. They designed two schools, two houses, a courthouse, a lodge, an office building, and seven churches.<ref name=char/> McMichael established his own firm in 1904. By 1915 or 1916 the busy practice hired [[Marion R. Marsh]]. Like architect [[C. C. Hook]] of Charlotte he favored [[Colonial architecture]] designs. He also designed [[Gothic Revival architecture]] churches including First Baptist Church (1922-1924) in Concord, [[Myers Park Presbyterian Church]] (1927) He designed the First Baptist Church in Charlotte in a [[Byzantine architecture]] style. Many of his church designs are domed.<ref name=char/> Other churches he designed include the [[Page Memorial Methodist Church]] (1913) in Aberdeen, East Avenue Tabernacle Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church (1914) in Charlotte, Edenton Baptist Church]] (1916-1920) in Edenton, First Baptist Church (1922) in Lincolnton, Edenton Baptist Church, Charlotte's Little Rock A. M. E. Zion Church (1908-1911).<ref name=char/> |
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McMichael and his wife had three sons and five daughters. According to his obituary he designed more than 900 churches in his 50-year career.<ref name=char>[http://ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu/people/P000266 James M. McMichael] by Michelle Ann Michael and updated by Catherine W. Bishir 2012 North Carolina Architects and Builders</ref> |
McMichael and his wife had three sons and five daughters. According to his obituary he designed more than 900 churches in his 50-year career.<ref name=char>[http://ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu/people/P000266 James M. McMichael] by Michelle Ann Michael and updated by Catherine W. Bishir 2012 North Carolina Architects and Builders</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:47, 14 November 2013
James Mackson McMichael (December 14, 1870 – October 3, 1944), known as James M. McMichael was an American architect. [1] Several buildings he designed are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
McMichael worked out of Charlotte and was known for his church domed, classically detailed, church designs for Baptist and Protestant congregations. He also designed theaters, lodges, courthouses, stores, hotels, and residences.[3]
Early in his career he worked at Wheeler, McMichael, and Company (1901-1902) and McMichael and Hunter (1903-1904). During most of his career he ran his own firm.[3]
McMicahel was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to James and Lavinia (Venia) McMichael and had at least four siblings.[3] He married Sarah Florence Williamson on October 23, 1896 in Chester, Pennsylvania where they lived in 1900.[3] He moved to Charlotte in 1901 and was associated with architect Oliver Duke Wheeler.[3] He may have replaced Louis E. Schwend who died in 1900.[3] In 1903 McMichael and architect Leonard L. Hunter formed the firm of McMichael and Hunter which lasted through 1904. They designed two schools, two houses, a courthouse, a lodge, an office building, and seven churches.[3] McMichael established his own firm in 1904. By 1915 or 1916 the busy practice hired Marion R. Marsh. Like architect C. C. Hook of Charlotte he favored Colonial architecture designs. He also designed Gothic Revival architecture churches including First Baptist Church (1922-1924) in Concord, Myers Park Presbyterian Church (1927) He designed the First Baptist Church in Charlotte in a Byzantine architecture style. Many of his church designs are domed.[3] Other churches he designed include the Page Memorial Methodist Church (1913) in Aberdeen, East Avenue Tabernacle Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church (1914) in Charlotte, Edenton Baptist Church]] (1916-1920) in Edenton, First Baptist Church (1922) in Lincolnton, Edenton Baptist Church, Charlotte's Little Rock A. M. E. Zion Church (1908-1911).[3]
McMichael and his wife had three sons and five daughters. According to his obituary he designed more than 900 churches in his 50-year career.[3]
Work
- East Avenue Tabernacle Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church, 927 Elizabeth St., Charlotte, North Carolina (McMichael, James Mackson), NRHP-listed[2]
- First Baptist Church (Lincolnton, North Carolina), 403 E. Main St., Lincolnton, North Carolina (McMichael, James M.), NRHP-listed[2]
- Forest City Baptist Church, 301 W. Main St., Forest City, North Carolina (McMichael,James M.), NRHP-listed[2]
- Leroy Springs House, Catawba and Gay Sts., Lancaster, South Carolina (McMichael,James M.), NRHP-listed[2]
- One or more works in Belmont Historic District, roughly bounded by Sacred Heart College campus, RR line, N. and S. Main, Glenway, Bryant Sts., Keener Blvd., Central Ave, Belmont, North Carolina (McMichael, J.M.), NRHP-listed[2]
- One or more works in Downtown Wilkesboro Historic District, bounded roughly by Cowles and Corporation Sts., Henderson Dr., and Woodland Blvd., Wilkesboro, North Carolina (Wheeler, McMichael and Co.), NRHP-listed[2]
See also
References
- ^ Michelle Ann Michael and Catherine W. Bishir (2012). "North Carolina Architects & Builders: McMichael, James M. (1870-1944)". North Carolina State University Libraries.
- ^ a b c d e f g "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j James M. McMichael by Michelle Ann Michael and updated by Catherine W. Bishir 2012 North Carolina Architects and Builders
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