James Murdoch (architect)

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James Murdoch (1844-1914)[1] was "an important architect in Denver in the late 19th and early 20th centuries." [2] Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3] At least two of his works have been designated Denver landmarks.[1]

He was born in Scotland in 1844. He arrived in Denver in 1888. He died in 1914.[1]

He served as superintendent of the Colorado State Capitol, with office in the building, and as such was a contributing architect in its completion.[2]

Guggenheim Hall, at Colorado School of Mines

Works include:

  • All Saints Episcopal Church (Denver) (1890), at 2222 W. 32nd Avenue, NRHP-listed[3][2]
  • (1890), 1001-1020 E. 17th Ave., Denver, NRHP-listed[3]
  • T. E. Swarz residence (1890), on Pearl Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, Denver, since demolished[2]
  • John C. Gallup residence (1891), at 1763 Williams Street, Denver, since demolished[2]
  • Worker housing, store, school, offices (1906) in Cokedale, Colorado, a coal mining company town, NRHP-listed as Cokedale Historic District[3]
  • , Boulder, at the University of Colorado at Boulder.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Biography of James Murdoch" (PDF). 1987. "From The History of the 2100 Block Lafayette Street"
  2. ^ a b c d e f Carl Jacobsen (October 17, 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: All Saints Episcopal Church / Chapel of Our Merciful Saviour". National Park Service. Retrieved September 18, 2018. With accompanying three photos from 1977
  3. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.


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