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Overview of the events of 1790 in architecture
The year 1790 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
- New church of the Abbey of St Genevieve in Paris, designed by
Jacques-Germain Soufflot and finished by
Jean-Baptiste Rondelet, is completed to serve as the
Panthéon.
-
Estrela Basilica in
Lisbon.
-
All Saints church,
Wellington, Shropshire, England, designed by
George Steuart.
-
Royal Observatory in
Madrid, designed by
Juan de Villanueva.
-
Härnösand Residence in Sweden.
- The
Pitot House,
New Orleans built by Don Santiago Lorreins (bought by
James Pitot in 1809).
- The
John Dodd Hat Shop in
Danbury, Connecticut, built by lawyer John Dodd.
- The bridge at
Warwick Castle, England.
-
Monmouth County Gaol, UK, designed by
William Blackburn.
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Panthéon