Franklin J. Sawtelle

Franklin J. Sawtelle (1846–1911) was an American architect practicing in Providence, Rhode Island. He was known primarily as a designer of private residences.

Franklin J. Sawtelle
Born1846
Norridgewock, Maine
Died1911
Providence, Rhode Island
NationalityUnited States
OccupationArchitect
Bates Block, Attleboro, 1885.
Hope Webbing Mill, Pawtucket, 1889.

Life and career

Sawtelle was born in 1846 in the town of Norridgewock, Maine. 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 alone for his entire career, except for 1901 and 1902, when his firm was Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks.[1] The other two partners were Wayland T. Robertson and Alfred F. Shurrocks. Sawtelle died in 1911, while engaged on the commission for the Wheeler School.[2] The structure as built was designed by Sawtelle's assistant, Frances E. Henley, who established her own office after Sawtelle's death.

Sawtelle was actively involved in the local chapter of the AIA. He joined in 1885, and between then and his death served in several different official capacities.[1]

Architectural Works

F. J. Sawtelle, 1880-1901
  • 1882 - James Street School, 75 James St, East Providence, Rhode Island[3]
    • Demolished c.2004
  • 1883 - Mary C. Wheeler House, 26 Cabot St, Providence, Rhode Island[4]
    • Demolished
  • 1884 - Horton Building, 19 Park St, Attleboro, Massachusetts[5]
    • Demolished
  • 1885 - Bates Block, 7 N Main St, Attleboro, Massachusetts[6]
  • 1886 - Mary J. A. Grinnell House, 2 Brenton Ave, Providence, Rhode Island[7]
  • 1888 - Blackstone Park Chapel, 209 Wayland Ave, Providence, Rhode Island[8]
    • Demolished
  • 1889 - Hope Webbing Company Mill, 999-1005 Main St, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
  • 1889 - Horatio A. Hunt House, 165 Waterman St, Providence, Rhode Island[9]
  • 1891 - Gregory Building, 1 Main St, Wickford, Rhode Island[10]
  • 1893 - Sophia F. Brown House, 192 Bowen St, Providence, Rhode Island[11]
  • 1893 - Central Congregational Church Rectory, 20 Diman Pl, Providence, Rhode Island[2]
  • 1893 - Stephen W. Sessions House, 274 Olney St, Providence, Rhode Island[7]
  • 1894 - Miro O. Weeden House, 81 Brown St, Providence, Rhode Island[12]
    • Demolished
  • 1895 - Edwin P. Anthony House, 180 Angell St, Providence, Rhode Island[2]
  • 1895 - Theodore H. Bliss House, 46 Cooke St, Providence, Rhode Island[13]
  • 1896 - Charles A. Calder House, 50 Humboldt Ave, Providence, Rhode Island[14]
  • 1898 - North Kingstown Free Library (Town Hall Annex), 55 Brown St, Wickford, Rhode Island[10]

Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks, 1901-1902
  • 1902 - U. S. Post Office, 652-656 Broadway, Olneyville, Rhode Island[15]
    • Demolished
  • 1902 - Mary L. McCarthy Duplex, 71-73 Barnes St, Providence, Rhode Island[16]
  • 1902 - Charles M. Mumford House, 315 Olney St, Providence, Rhode Island[7]
  • 1902 - Robert B. Parker House, 67 Manning St, Providence, Rhode Island[1]
  • 1902 - Simeon B. Tilley House, 353 Olney St, Providence, Rhode Island[7]
    • Demolished

F. J. Sawtelle, 1902-1911

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. East Providence, Rhode Island: Statewide Preservation Report P-EP-1. 1976.
  4. Sanitary Engineer 30 Aug. 1883: 308.
  5. American Architect and Building News 5 Jan. 1884: 12.
  6. Sanitary Engineer 16 July 1885: 136.
  7. Olney Street-Alumni Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1989.
  8. Historical Manual: Central Congregational Church, Providence, Rhode Island. 1902.
  9. Engineering and Building Record 29 Oct. 1889: 196.
  10. North Kingstown, R. I.: Statewide Historical Preservation Report W-NK-1. 1979
  11. Engineering Record 17 June 1893: 49.
  12. American Architect and Building News 6 Oct. 1894: 6.
  13. Jordy, William H. Buildings of Rhode Island. 2004.
  14. Engineering Record 12 Oct. 1895: x.
  15. American Architect and Building News 15 Feb. 1902: xi.
  16. Providence Preservation Society Records for 71-73 Barnes Street. 1987.
  17. Real Estate Record and Builders' Guide 17 Sept. 1904: 604.
  18. Providence Festival of Historic Houses June 2-4, 1989
  19. Historic and Architectural Resources of Bristol, Rhode Island. 1990.
  20. Blackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination. 2009.
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