Stephen Geary

Stephen Geary

Stephen Geary (1797 – 28 August 1854) was a British architect and entrepreneur.

His best known work was Highgate Cemetery, opened in 1839 where he designed an "Egyptian Avenue" and "Gothic Catacomb": he was also a founding member of the cemetery company.His other works include St Pancras Collegiate School, Kings Cross, London.

References

* H.M. Colvin, "A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840" (1997) ISBN 0-300-07207-4


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