George Edward Harding (1843–1907) was an American
architect in practice in
New York City. In association with his partner William Tyson Gooch, he is best known as designer of several early skyscrapers in New York.[1]
In 1872 Harding began practice as an associate of architect
Arthur Gilman. Harding left in 1880 to establish his own office.[3] He practiced alone until circa 1886, when he formed a short-lived partnership with
Frederick P. Dinkelberg. This was dissolved in January, 1888.[4] In 1889 he became associated with William Tyson Gooch,[a] practicing as George Edward Harding & Company.[3] They formed a partnership in 1890, which was known as George Edward Harding & Gooch.
In 1902 the partnership was dissolved.[6] Harding continued to practice independently for several years but was obliged to retire several years before his death due to his declining health. Harding died in 1907 in
Passaic, New Jersey.[2]
Legacy
Harding is notable as the designer of several of the early skyscrapers in New York City, projects probably obtained through his training as an engineer. He was also the designer of a number of cottages at
Newport and elsewhere. At least one of his buildings has been listed on the United States
National Register of Historic Places, and others have been designated
New York City Landmarks.
Architectural works
Remodeling of and additions to the Brunswick Hotel,
New York, New York (1881, demolished 1906)[7]
^William Tyson Gooch was born in 1855 in England and was educated there and in France. He came to New York in 1882, joining the office of
Charles C. Haight, with whom he remained until joining Harding.[5] Gooch died in 1937.
George Edward Harding (1843–1907) was an American
architect in practice in
New York City. In association with his partner William Tyson Gooch, he is best known as designer of several early skyscrapers in New York.[1]
In 1872 Harding began practice as an associate of architect
Arthur Gilman. Harding left in 1880 to establish his own office.[3] He practiced alone until circa 1886, when he formed a short-lived partnership with
Frederick P. Dinkelberg. This was dissolved in January, 1888.[4] In 1889 he became associated with William Tyson Gooch,[a] practicing as George Edward Harding & Company.[3] They formed a partnership in 1890, which was known as George Edward Harding & Gooch.
In 1902 the partnership was dissolved.[6] Harding continued to practice independently for several years but was obliged to retire several years before his death due to his declining health. Harding died in 1907 in
Passaic, New Jersey.[2]
Legacy
Harding is notable as the designer of several of the early skyscrapers in New York City, projects probably obtained through his training as an engineer. He was also the designer of a number of cottages at
Newport and elsewhere. At least one of his buildings has been listed on the United States
National Register of Historic Places, and others have been designated
New York City Landmarks.
Architectural works
Remodeling of and additions to the Brunswick Hotel,
New York, New York (1881, demolished 1906)[7]
^William Tyson Gooch was born in 1855 in England and was educated there and in France. He came to New York in 1882, joining the office of
Charles C. Haight, with whom he remained until joining Harding.[5] Gooch died in 1937.