- Martin A. Carr
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Martin A. Carr was an Irish born architect, educated in England who was well known for his designs of Chicago area churches.[1] His designs include:
- St. Charles on 12th street
- St. Michael's on Washington
- St. Basil/Visitation
- Immaculate Conception
An avid reader of British art and Gothic Revivalist John Ruskin, some of his designs such as for Visitation have a very unusually sophisticated design.[2]
References
- ^ "Heavenly City: The Architectural Tradition of Catholic Chicago by McNamara, Denis, (2005 Liturgy Training Publications) p.80
- ^ "Heavenly City: The Architectural Tradition of Catholic Chicago by McNamara, Denis, (2005 Liturgy Training Publications) p.80
Categories:- Irish architects
- Architecture firms based in Chicago, Illinois
- Architects of Roman Catholic churches
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