Phillip Brooks Maher
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Phillip Brooks Maher was an American architect. Born in Kenilworth, Illinois
in 1894, he was the son and later the partner of George Washington Maher who was an important figure in the Prairie School
movement. In 1914, Phillip Maher went to work in his father’s architecture practice. He then studied architecture at the University of Michigan
, was in the army and later traveled in Europe before rejoining his father’s practice as a partner in 1921.
In 1924, the firm, renamed George W. Maher & Son, submitted the “Gateway Improvement Plan” for Gary, Indiana
where they had been designing other projects. After George Maher’s death in 1926, his son continued in practice by himself. In 1927 he revised the plan, replacing Prairie School elements with Neoclassical Designs. In 1928 Philip Maher designed the city hall building for Gary.
Later in his career, Phillip Maher’s work was influenced by the Art Deco
movement. In 1940, he was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
. He died in 1981.
Kenilworth, Illinois
Kenilworth is a village in Cook County, Illinois, north of downtown Chicago. It is the newest of the nine suburban North Shore communities bordering Lake Michigan, and is the only one developed as a planned community...
in 1894, he was the son and later the partner of George Washington Maher who was an important figure in the Prairie School
Prairie School
Prairie School was a late 19th and early 20th century architectural style, most common to the Midwestern United States.The works of the Prairie School architects are usually marked by horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves, windows grouped in horizontal bands,...
movement. In 1914, Phillip Maher went to work in his father’s architecture practice. He then studied architecture at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, was in the army and later traveled in Europe before rejoining his father’s practice as a partner in 1921.
In 1924, the firm, renamed George W. Maher & Son, submitted the “Gateway Improvement Plan” for Gary, Indiana
Gary, Indiana
Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city is in the southeastern portion of the Chicago metropolitan area and is 25 miles from downtown Chicago. The population is 80,294 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh-largest city in the state. It borders Lake Michigan and is known...
where they had been designing other projects. After George Maher’s death in 1926, his son continued in practice by himself. In 1927 he revised the plan, replacing Prairie School elements with Neoclassical Designs. In 1928 Philip Maher designed the city hall building for Gary.
Later in his career, Phillip Maher’s work was influenced by the Art Deco
Art Deco
Art deco , or deco, is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in Paris in the 1920s and flourished internationally throughout the 1930s, into the World War II era. The style influenced all areas of design, including architecture and interior design, industrial design, fashion and...
movement. In 1940, he was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
. He died in 1981.
External links
- http://www.chameyer.net/maher.html
- "George Washington Maher"