James W. Pirrson

James W. Pirrson
Born December 15, 1833
New York City, New York
Died 1888
New York City, New York
Nationality USA
Known for Architect

James W. Pirsson (December 15, 1833, New York City-1888, New York City) was an American architect and a founder of the New York City architectural firm Hubert & Pirsson, later Hubert, Pirsson, and Company (active from c.1870 to 1888) with Philip Gengembre Hubert, AIA, (1830–1911). The firm produced many of the city’s “Gilded Age” finest buildings, including hotels, churches and residences.

Born in New York City, his father “was a well-known piano-forte manufacturer and musician who helped to found the New York Philharmonic Society. Pirsson received his training from an English architect named Weeler and was engaged in a very active practice before joining with Hubert in 1870. In that year, the two men are listed as the architects for two third-class tenements erected on East 49th Street between First and Second Avenues under the first name Hubert & Pirsson.[1] Their partnership lasted until Pirsson’s death in 1888. Upon his death, the firm operated under the name Hubert, Pirson & Haddick, until 1893 when Hubert retired.

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  1. ↑ |“James W. Pirsson Obituary,” Building, 8 (3/3/1888), p.76;quoted in (New York City) Landmarks Preservation Commission, “Designation List 124,” March 16, 1979


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