Henry Fernbach (1829—1883) [1] was an architect in New York City. Born in Breslau, which then belonged to Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1848 [2] or in 1855. [3]
Fernbach was a Prussian Jew, [3] and trained at the Bauakademie in Berlin. [4] He is noted for his synagogue designs, mainly in the Moorish Revival architecture style, [3] and for his cast iron facades. Between 1867 and 1883 Fernbach designed more than two dozen of the properties now contributing to the SoHo - Cast Iron Historic District. [5]
He served as Treasurer of the United Association of American Architect. [2] Alfred Zucker and Theodore de Lemos partnered with him. Paul J. Pelz worked as a chief draftsman for him. He designed the German Savings Bank with Edward H. Kendall.
Henry Fernbach (1829—1883) [1] was an architect in New York City. Born in Breslau, which then belonged to Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1848 [2] or in 1855. [3]
Fernbach was a Prussian Jew, [3] and trained at the Bauakademie in Berlin. [4] He is noted for his synagogue designs, mainly in the Moorish Revival architecture style, [3] and for his cast iron facades. Between 1867 and 1883 Fernbach designed more than two dozen of the properties now contributing to the SoHo - Cast Iron Historic District. [5]
He served as Treasurer of the United Association of American Architect. [2] Alfred Zucker and Theodore de Lemos partnered with him. Paul J. Pelz worked as a chief draftsman for him. He designed the German Savings Bank with Edward H. Kendall.