Richard Upjohn

Richard Upjohn (1802 – 1878) was a British-born American architect who emigrated to the United States and became most famous for his Gothic Revival churches. He was partially responsible for launching the movement to such popularity in the United States. Upjohn was trained as a cabinetmaker and had his own furniture construction business and architectural carpentry business. He came to the United States to continue his work. He also did extensive work and helped to popularize the Italianate style. He was a founder and the first president of the American Institute of Architects.