Arthur Crooks

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Arthur Crooks
Born 1838
England
Died 1888
New York City
Known for Architect

Arthur Crooks (1838–1888) was an English-American architect who practiced form offices located in from New York City. He was highly regarded for his design of ecclesiastical buildings in New York and Connecticut for Roman Catholic clients.

Early life and career

Crooks was born in 1838 in England and immigrated to America prior to the Civil War. He was employed by architect and fellow Englishman Richard Upjohn before starting his own firm in the 1860s. Crooks died unexpectedly in December 1888.

Works Include

Connecticut

New York

References

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