Albert Wheeler Todd

A postcard of the Thompson Memorial Infirmary (part of Roper Hospital), located at 316 Calhoun Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Later became Riverside Hostpial

Albert Wheeler Todd (April 20, 1856 – December 30, 1924)[1] was an architect in Charleston, South Carolina. He is known for his neoclassical architecture (colonial revival architecture), the design on his own home[2] and of a home for Tristram Hyde. Todd was the senior partner at the firm of Todd & Benson which became Todd, Simons & Todd. Joseph F. Leitner worked with him. Todd also served in the legislature from 1910 until 1924 and was as a State Senator.[2][3]

Todd was born in Anderson, South Carolina. He practiced in Augusta, Georgia before relocating to Charleston in 1899.[2]

Todd's firm Todd & Benson is credited with designing Academy of Our Lady of Mercy,[4] and he is credited with the remodel of a row of older buildings into the Commercial club building (later converted into the Timrod Inn) and (with Albert Simmons) design of the Thompson Memorial Infirmary (later Riverside Hospital).[3]

Todd died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1924. Todd had at least six grandchildren.[3]

Works

St. John Hotel at 115 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina (shown in 1907)

References

  1. "Senator Todd to be buried at Anderson". Charleston News & Courier. December 31, 1924. p. 10. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Buildings of Charleston: A Guide to the City's Architecture
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Mrs. Albert W. Todd (obituary)". Charleston News & Courier. October 22, 1946. p. 2. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "To Open a Fine New Church". Charleston News & Courier. August 4, 1912. p. 21. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  5. "Building the Track". Charleston News & Courier. August 7, 1898. p. 8. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  6. "The New Power House". Charleston News & Courier. September 9, 1899. p. 8. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  7. "Home of the New Club". Charleston News & Courier. September 28, 1902. p. 8. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  8. "Tour Broad Street today". Charleston Post & Courier. March 31, 1994. p. 4D. Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  9. http://www.oldhousedreams.com/2013/03/05/1903-classical-revival-charleston-sc/
  10. "Charleston Port Society". Charleston News & Courier. January 23, 1905. p. 8. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  11. "Improving the St. John". Charleston News & Courier. December 27, 1904. p. 8. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  12. "Mills House To Be Finished In About 12 Months". Charleston News & Courier. April 19, 1969. p. 11-A. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
  13. "Domestic Science Building". Charleston News & Courier. August 11, 1908. p. 10. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  14. "To Remodel Bennett School". Charleston News & Courier. April 27, 1910. p. 12. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  15. "New School Going Up Fast". Charleston News & Courier. May 7, 1910. p. 10. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  16. "Charleston Architects Named". Charleston News & Courier. May 13, 1913. p. 13. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  17. William Galloway Wren Ferrar Survey (includes photo) August 5, 2010 pages A29, A30 Murray Boulevard Lower Western Peninsula
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