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Trinity Church, Boston, Massachussetts; 1872-1877; 18th and 19th Century Architecture in America Trinity Church was constructed by four men in Boston, Massachusetts. The church was built in 1872 through 1877 by Henry Hobson Richardson (Wieneke, "Victorian Architecture: Trinity Church"). This was Henry's first essentially recognized project, as he was the lead architect in this design. The approach of this structure was constructed with a  Romanesque characteristic, which has both French and Spanish styles (O'Gorman, pg 12 ). It is significant for establishing Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture, which focuses attention on demonstrating structures as clear and strong massing.  The distinctive approach of Richardson was inspired from the period of the Romans, but it also demonstrated his original and adaptive techniques. This style began to flourish immediately throughout history in many cities in the country. Henry's interpretation of the Romanesque ...

Kisairis Espinal Trinity Church Boston, Henry Hobson Richardson, 1872 Trinity church Boston is located in the back bay of Boston Massachusetts, and was founded in 1734.   Henry Hobson Richardson was the led architect in this project, this church is a Richardsonian Romanesque style which has both French and Spanish Romanesque characteristics. " It was inspired by the ancient Romans (1066 – 1200), but it was Richardson’s personal interpretation and adaptation that accounts for the originality and importance of the work"(urban dictionary). We see how this style rapidly grew throughout history this " influence was soon felt in cities throughout the growing country. Richardson’s ideas went on to influence a generation of American architects, including Louis H. Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, as they created a new American architecture" ( Makers Of Trinity Church In City Boston pp.27).         This was Henry’s masterpiece because it was...