Charles M. Autenrieth
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Charles M. Autenrieth was a successful American
architect
whose practice was centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. From 1852 to 1902, he was in partnership with Edward Collins, and thereafter with his son, Charles M. Autenrieth, Jr.
Autenrieth was born in Wurtenburg, Germany
, and came to the United States in 1849. He found positions first with Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan, and then John McArthur, Jr.
In 1852, entered into a partnership with fellow German immigrant Edward Collins (1821-1902).
The architectural firm of Collins & Autenrieth designed buildings for both private individuals and civic institutions. The Lea family served as clients for many commissions.
Collins & Autenrieth designed the first store for Lit Brothers
at 735-39 Market Street (NE corner 8th & Market) in 1893. As the store grew, they expanded it into 731-33 Market (1895), 723-29 Market (1896), and, at the other end of the block, 701-07 Market (1907).
Much of Collins & Autenrieth's work centered upon Philadelphia's German immigrant community.
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architect
Architect
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whose practice was centered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. From 1852 to 1902, he was in partnership with Edward Collins, and thereafter with his son, Charles M. Autenrieth, Jr.
Autenrieth was born in Wurtenburg, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, and came to the United States in 1849. He found positions first with Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan, and then John McArthur, Jr.
John McArthur, Jr.
John McArthur Jr was a prominent American architect practicing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designer of some of the city's most ambitious buildings of the Civil War era, few of his works survive...
In 1852, entered into a partnership with fellow German immigrant Edward Collins (1821-1902).
The architectural firm of Collins & Autenrieth designed buildings for both private individuals and civic institutions. The Lea family served as clients for many commissions.
Collins & Autenrieth designed the first store for Lit Brothers
Lit Brothers
Lit Brothers was a moderate priced department store based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Samuel and Jacob Lit opened the first store at Eight and Market Streets in 1893....
at 735-39 Market Street (NE corner 8th & Market) in 1893. As the store grew, they expanded it into 731-33 Market (1895), 723-29 Market (1896), and, at the other end of the block, 701-07 Market (1907).
Much of Collins & Autenrieth's work centered upon Philadelphia's German immigrant community.
Architectural Work - Partial Listing
Philadelphia buildings
- Alterations to Philadelphia ContributionshipPhiladelphia ContributionshipThe Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire is the oldest property insurance company in the United States. It was organized by Benjamin Franklin in 1752, and incorporated in 1768....
, 210-16 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA - 1866-67. - Central Presbyterian Church, 704-14 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA - 1877. Now Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church.
- Alterations to Wagner Free Institute of ScienceWagner Free Institute of ScienceThe Wagner Free Institute of Science is a natural history museum located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1855 by William Wagner, a notable merchant, philanthropist, and gentleman scientist of the time, who sought to offer free educational courses to all who would seek to learn...
, 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA - circa 1885 - Residence for Henry Charles Lea, 704 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA - 1890.
- Lit Brothers Department StoreLit BrothersLit Brothers was a moderate priced department store based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Samuel and Jacob Lit opened the first store at Eight and Market Streets in 1893....
, 701-39 Market St., Philadelphia, PA - 1893-1907.
Demolished/unbuilt buildings
- Design competition for Academy of MusicAcademy of Music (Philadelphia)The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at Broad and Locust Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1857 and is the oldest opera house in the United States that is still used for its original purpose...
- 1854 (not built). - Design competition for Masonic TempleGrand Lodge of PennsylvaniaThe Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania and Masonic Jurisdiction Thereunto Belonging is the premier masonic organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...
- 1867 (not built). - Design competition for Machinery Hall, Centennial ExpositionCentennial ExpositionThe Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States, was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May 10 to November 10, 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. It was officially...
- 1876 (not built). Awarded First Prize of $4000. - Design competition for Library Company of PhiladelphiaLibrary Company of PhiladelphiaThe Library Company of Philadelphia is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Benjamin Franklin as a library, the Library Company of Philadelphia has accumulated one of the most significant collections of historically valuable manuscripts and printed material in...
- 1879 (not built). - Alterations to Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company Offices, 227 S. 4th St., Philadelphia, PA - 1871 (demolished).
- "Rylston" Residence for Charles M. Lea, Paper Mill Rd., Wyndmoor, PA - 1886 (demolished).
- Alterations to Library Company of PhiladelphiaLibrary Company of PhiladelphiaThe Library Company of Philadelphia is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded by Benjamin Franklin as a library, the Library Company of Philadelphia has accumulated one of the most significant collections of historically valuable manuscripts and printed material in...
, Juniper & Locust Sts., Philadelphia, PA - 1890 (demolished). - Lea Institute of Hygiene (Smith Hall), University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaThe University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, S. 34th St., Philadelphia, PA - 1891 (demolished 1995). - Alterations to Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. BuildingPenn MutualThe Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, also commonly referred to as Penn Mutual, was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1847. It was the seventh mutual life insurance company chartered in the United States. It is headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia.-External...
, 3rd & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, PA (demolished).