Lot Essay
William Strickland was an architect, engraver, painter, and draftsman. After a two-year apprenticeship with Benjamin H. Latrobe, Strickland won many important architectural commissions, including that of the 2nd Bank of the United States in 1818, and is best known for his work in the American Greek Revival Style.
Designed by Robert Mills of South Carolina, who apprenticed with Strickland for Benjamin Latrobe, Washington Hall was located in Philadelphia on 3rd Street between Walnut and Spruce. The house next door was owned by Richard Penn, presumably a grandson of William, and was reputedly occupied at various times by Benedict Arnold, served as the headquarters of General Howe, the residence of Robert Morris, and host to George Washington. For more information on Strickland see Agnes Addison Gilchrist, Architect and Engineer: 1788-1854 (Philadelphia, 1950).
Designed by Robert Mills of South Carolina, who apprenticed with Strickland for Benjamin Latrobe, Washington Hall was located in Philadelphia on 3rd Street between Walnut and Spruce. The house next door was owned by Richard Penn, presumably a grandson of William, and was reputedly occupied at various times by Benedict Arnold, served as the headquarters of General Howe, the residence of Robert Morris, and host to George Washington. For more information on Strickland see Agnes Addison Gilchrist, Architect and Engineer: 1788-1854 (Philadelphia, 1950).