Marcus F. Cummings
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Marcus F. Cummings was an American architect
active in the Capital District
region of the U.S. state of New York
. Born in Utica
, he later established his practice in the city of Troy
, where many of his buildings are located in the Central Troy Historic District
and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. His partner was his son Frederick, who continued building similar work after his death.
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
active in the Capital District
Capital District
New York's Capital District, also known as the Capital Region, is a region in upstate New York that generally refers to the four counties surrounding Albany, the capital of the state: Albany County, Schenectady County, Rensselaer County, and Saratoga County...
region of the U.S. state of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Born in Utica
Utica, New York
Utica is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The population was 62,235 at the 2010 census, an increase of 2.6% from the 2000 census....
, he later established his practice in the city of Troy
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
, where many of his buildings are located in the Central Troy Historic District
Central Troy Historic District
The Central Troy Historic District is an irregularly-shaped, area of downtown Troy, New York, United States. It has been described as "one of the most perfectly preserved 19th-century downtowns in the [country]" with nearly 700 properties in a variety of architectural styles from the early 19th to...
and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. His partner was his son Frederick, who continued building similar work after his death.
Buildings
- National State Bank BuildingNational State Bank BuildingThe National State Bank Building is located on River Street in Troy, New York, United States, at its junction with Fulton and Third streets. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, one of the earliest buildings in the city so recognized...
, Troy - Ilium BuildingIlium BuildingThe Ilium Building is located at the northeast corner of Fulton and Fourth in Troy, New York, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and since 1986 has also been a contributing property to the Central Troy Historic District.It is a five-story,...
, Troy - Rensselaer County Courthouse, Troy
- Verbeck HouseVerbeck HouseThe Verbeck House is located on Church Street just south of downtown Ballston Spa, New York, United States. It is a frame house built in the late 19th century....
, Ballston SpaBallston Spa, New YorkBallston Spa is a village in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,556 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Saratoga County. The village is named after Rev. Eliphalet Ball, a Congregationalist clergyman and an early settler. The village lies on the border of two... - Stillwater United ChurchStillwater United ChurchStillwater United Church, formerly known as Second Baptist Church, is a historic church at 135 Hudson Avenue in Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York. It was designed by noted architect Marcus F. Cummings and built in 1873. It has a rectangular, gable roofed sanctuary above a raised basement of...
, Stillwater, New YorkStillwater, New YorkStillwater is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 7,522 at the 2000 census. The town contains a village called Stillwater... - Glens Falls Insurance Company Building, Glens Falls, New YorkGlens Falls, New YorkGlens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,700 at the 2010 census...
- Rockwell House Hotel, Glens Falls
- Clinton County CourthouseClinton County Courthouse ComplexThe Clinton County Courthouse Complex is a historic county government and courthouse site located at 135 Margaret Street in Plattsburgh, New York. The main courthouse was constructed in 1889....
, Plattsburgh, New York - Washington County CourthouseSalem Historic District (New York)The Salem Historic District is located along Main Street and Broadway in Salem, New York, United States...
, Salem, New YorkSalem (village), New YorkSalem is a village located in the town of Salem in Washington County, New York. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village population was 964 at the 2000 census.... - Mt. Ida Presbyterian Church, Troy