Franklin J. Sawtelle Explained

Franklin J. Sawtelle
Nationality:American
Birth Date:9 October 1846
Birth Place:Norridgewock, Maine
Death Place:Providence, Rhode Island
Practice:Franklin J. Sawtelle; Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks
Awards:Fellow, American Institute of Architects (1889)

Franklin J. Sawtelle (October 9, 1846 – March 9, 1911) was an American architect in practice in Providence, Rhode Island from 1880 until his death in 1911. Sawtelle had a varied practice but was best known for the design of single-family homes.

Life and career

Sawtelle was born October 9, 1846 in Norridgewock, Maine to George Sawtelle and Sarah Herrick Sawtelle, nee Peet. He was educated in the local schools, and as a teenager began his architectural studies in the Portland office of Francis H. Fassett. In 1873 he relocated to Providence, taking a job with Stone & Carpenter. After seven years, in 1880, he opened his own office. He practiced independently for his entire career, except during 1901–1902, when he was senior member of the partnership of Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks with Wayland T. Robertson and Alfred F. Shurrocks.[1] Sawtelle died in 1911, while engaged on the commission for the Wheeler School.[2] The school was completed by Sawtelle's associate, Frances E. Henley.

Sawtelle was actively involved in the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He joined in 1885, and between then and his death served in several different official capacities including as president from 1908 to 1910.[1]

Personal life

Sawtelle was married in 1873 to Delia Tappan of Norridgewock. They had no children. Sawtelle died March 9, 1911 in Providence at the age of 64.[1] [3]

Architectural works

Franklin J. Sawtelle, 1880–1901 and 1902–1911

Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks, 1901–1902

Notes and References

  1. "Franklin J. Sawtelle, F. A. I. A.". American Institute of Architects Quarterly Bulletin 1911: 48.
  2. Woodward, Wm. McKenzie. Providence: A Citywide Survey of Historic Resources. 1986.
  3. "F. J. Sawtelle Dead; Veteran Architect," Providence Journal, March 10, 1911.
  4. East Providence, Rhode Island: Statewide Preservation Report P-EP-1. 1976.
  5. Sanitary Engineer 30 Aug. 1883: 308.
  6. American Architect and Building News 5 Jan. 1884: 12.
  7. Sanitary Engineer 16 July 1885: 136.
  8. Olney Street-Alumni Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1989.
  9. Historical Manual: Central Congregational Church, Providence, Rhode Island. 1902.
  10. Engineering and Building Record 29 Oct. 1889: 196.
  11. North Kingstown, R. I.: Statewide Historical Preservation Report W-NK-1. 1979
  12. Engineering Record 17 June 1893: 49.
  13. American Architect and Building News 6 Oct. 1894: 6.
  14. Jordy, William H. Buildings of Rhode Island. 2004.
  15. Engineering Record 12 Oct. 1895: x.
  16. Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide 17 Sept. 1904: 604.
  17. Providence Festival of Historic Houses June 2–4, 1989
  18. Historic and Architectural Resources of Bristol, Rhode Island. 1990.
  19. Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination. 2009.
  20. "A Woman Architect And Her Achievements," Providence Journal, June 11, 1911, 8.
  21. Web site: Buzila . Ciprian . A Shell for Knowledge at Mary C. Wheeler School . Rhode Tour . 28 April 2024 . en.
  22. American Architect and Building News 15 Feb. 1902: xi.
  23. Providence Preservation Society Records for 71-73 Barnes Street. 1987.

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