Stanford White

Place: New York

Born: 1853

Death: 1906

Biography:

Stanford White was an American architect and a partner in the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, one of the most significant Beaux-Arts firms in the United States. He was born in New York City in 1853 and died in 1906. White was known for his designs of numerous buildings in New York City, including the Washington Square Arch, the New York Herald Building, and the second Madison Square Garden. He also designed many interiors, furniture, and decorative arts objects. In addition to his work as an architect, White was also a painter and sculptor. He studied art in Europe and was a member of the National Academy of Design. White's work had a significant influence on American architecture and design in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.