Albert F. Huntt Explained
Albert F. Huntt (c. 1868 – July 14, 1920) was an architect in Richmond, Virginia.[1] Huntt was born in Richmond in approximately 1868 and his great-grandfather, Otis Manson, was an architect who came to Richmond from New England.[1] He studied at Pennsylvania Military Academy in Chester, Pennsylvania and married Georgiana Bartram Hathaway of Chester after graduation. He died at his home in Richmond on July 14, 1920.[1] [2]
Huntt designed commercial, industrial and residential buildings including for the American Tobacco Company. Bascom Rowlett often worked with him.[1]
Several of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).
Selected works
- American Cigar Company (1903), 1148 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia (Huntt, Albert F. (attributed to)), NRHP-listed
- Cary Ellis Stern residence (1907) at 1700 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia[1]
- Fairmount School, 1501 N. 21st St. (addition, 1908–1909), Richmond, NRHP-listed
- Lafferty House (1913) on Monument Avenue, Richmond[1]
- Sorg House (1914) on Monument Avenue, Richmond, for the vice president of the Millhiser Bag Company
- Atlantic Motor Company (1919), Richmond, auto showroom building, NRHP-listed, the last work by Huntt.[3]
- George house at 1831 Monument Avenue, Richmond[1]
- 2300 Monument Avenue, Richmond
- 2500 Monument Avenue, Richmond
- Kenilworth and Stratford Court apartments on Monument Avenue, Richmond
- One or more works in NRHP-listed Fairmount Historic District, roughly bounded by 24th, Y, 20th, T, R, Q & P Sts., Fairfield & Carrington Aves., & Mechanicsville Tpk., Richmond
- One or more works in NRHP-listed West Broad Street Industrial and Commercial Historic District, 1800-2100 blocks of Broad & Marshall Sts., bounded by Allison & Allen Sts., Richmond
Notes and References
- http://architecturerichmond.com/2013/01/21/architects-of-richmond-albert-f-huntt-1868-1920/ Architects of Richmond: Albert F. Huntt
- News: Well-Known Architect Dies . . 5 . 1920-07-15 . 2020-01-07 . Newspapers.com.
- https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/historic-registers/127-6163/ National Register of Historic Places nomination information for Atlantic Motor Company
