Thomas Ustick Walter
American architect (1804-1887) · United States · On the map · Architects · Died at 83
Thomas Ustick Walter was an American architect. He worked on more than 400 projects, including Moyamensing Prison and Girard College in Philadelphia. He served as the fourth Architect of the Capitol, and led the addition of the north and south wings and the central dome.
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He retired in 1865, but financial difficulties forced him back to work in the 1870s, including a job as Chief Assistant to the Architect of Philadelphia City Hall.
Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1804 to 1887 · aged 83
The same award as Thomas
James Renwick Jr.Both received Fellow of the American Institute of Architects