Haviland, John

Haviland, John

(1792–1852) architect; born in Gundenham Manor, Somerset, England. He emigrated to Philadelphia (1816) and published The Builder's Assistant (1818–21). His innovative radial-plan Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia (1821–37) influenced jail design worldwide.

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Haviland, John

(1792–1852)

English-born American architect who designed in a severe Greek Revival style and later incorporated Egyptian Revivalist elements. He became known as the greatest Egyptian Revivalist. His design for the Philadelphia Arcade was unmatched. He also designed the Eastern State Penitentiary (1821), which was a prototype for the radial plan prison, and the Franklin Institute (1825), both of which are in Philadelphia, PA.

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