Edwin Thayer Barlow
American architect
Edwin Thayer Barlow (April 2, 1869 – July 8, 1959) was an architect with Carrère and Hastings in New York City and at his own architectural practice in North Adams, Massachusetts. He designed a couple of buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as renovating one that is a contributing property to the Blackinton Historic District. He also designed several school buildings.
Early life and education
Barlow was born in Troy, New York. He attended Drury High School and graduated from Cornell University where he studied architecture in 1891.
Career
Barlow began his career working with H. Neil Wilson of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, designed military buildings in New York for the U.S. Army, and then joined the firm of Carrere and Hastings before launching his own practice in North Adams. He lived at 206 Church Street in North Adams.
Death and burial
He died in North Adams at his home at 206 Church Street and is buried at Hillside Cemetery in North Adams.
Work
Johnson School (ca. 1898) in North Adams.
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