In my entry regarding the Franklin Murphy house, I ruminated that it was the only known residential structure designed by Guilbert & Betelle. As it turns out, I was wrong.
I’ve recently had the privilege of corresponding with members of the Guilbert family, who have shown a keen interest in my research. Given the circumstances of [...]
The Home of Mr. Ernest F. Guilbert
November 11th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Architecture, Articles, Biographical
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The Franklin Murphy House, Newark NJ
October 14th, 2006 · 2 Comments · Architecture, Miscellaneous
The only private residence Guilbert & Betelle designed (that I know of) was the Franklin Murphy House in Newark, New Jersey. Franklin Murphy had quite a life; born in 1846, he fought in the Civil War as a teenager, seeing action at Gettysburg. He went on to found the Murphy Varnish Company in Newark, and [...]
Tags:newark·residential