Memoir Of Solomon Willard: Architect And Superintendent Of The Bunker Hill Monument

By William Willder Wheildon

Book Overview

Memoir of Solomon Willard: Architect and Superintendent of the Bunker Hill Monument is a biographical work written by William W. Wheildon. The book is centered around the life and career of Solomon Willard, an American architect who is best known for his work on the Bunker Hill Monument. The memoir provides a detailed account of Willard's early life, education, and career as an architect, including his involvement in the construction of several notable buildings in Massachusetts. The book also delves into Willard's work as the superintendent of the Bunker Hill Monument project, which was a massive undertaking that took over 17 years to complete. The memoir includes detailed descriptions of the monument's design, construction, and dedication, as well as Willard's personal reflections on the project and its significance. Overall, Memoir of Solomon Willard is an informative and engaging account of one of America's most important architects and his contributions to the country's architectural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163273732
• ISBN13: 9781163273739
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"