Paul C. Reilly Explained

Paul C(ornelius) Reilly
Birth Date:	1890
Birth Place:	New York City
Death Date:	September 8, 1984^[1]
Death Place:	Locust, New Jersey
Other Names:	Paul C. Reilly
Nationality:	American
Known For:	Architect

Paul Cornelius Reilly (1890 - 1984) was an American architect who designed many buildings for Catholic clients. He is also remembered for his design of Manhattan theatres.^[1]

Early life and architectural education

Reilly was born in New York City and studied in the public schools of the city. He graduated from Columbia University and, early in his career, was chief designer for the former New York City architectural firm of Thomas W. Lamb.^[1]

Architectural practice

During the 1920s, Reilly entered into a partnership with Douglas Pairman Hall forming a firm named Reilly and Hall. Mr Reilly's theaters were produced by this firm. Later, Reilly would continue to practice under his own name.

Reilly's son, Paul W. Reilly also became an architect and worked for a time with his father before opening a practice under his own name.^{[2] [3]}

Personal life

Mr. Reilly was also closely associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. He was a member of the Cardinal's Committee of the Laity and once held the post of architect of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York.^[1] His son was the architect Paul W. Reilly.^[1]

Works

• Sacred Heart Cathedral Newark, New Jersey (modifications)^[1]
• Church of Our Saviour, New York City^[1]
• Sacred Heart Church, Hartsdale, New York
• Church of the Transfiguration, Collingswood, New Jersey
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, New Jersey
• Capitol Theater, New York City^[1]
• Rialto Theater, New York City^[1]
• Rivoli Theater, New York City^[1]
• Morosco Theater, New York City^[1]
• Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, New Jersey^[4]
• State Theatre, Schenectady, New York^[5]
• Coney Island Theater, Brooklyn, New York City^[6]
• St. Ephrem Roman Catholic Church, Brooklyn, New York City
• Newton Theatre, Newton, New Jersey^[7]
• Loew's Sheridan Theatre, New York City^[8]
• Fugazy Theatre, New York City^[9]
• Renovation of the Church of St. Thomas More, New York City^[10]
• St. Peter Claver Roman Catholic Church, Montclair, New Jersey

Notes and References

1. News: Paul C. Reilly, 94, Architect And a Catholic Lay Leader. September 13, 1984. The New York Times. 12 February 2011.
2. News: June 3, 2011 . Paul W. Reilly . Asbury Park Press . March 15, 2024 . Newspapers.com.
3. Book: 1970 . American Architects Directory . Third . New York . . 753 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110724230301/http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/American%20Architects%20Directories/1970%20American%20Architects%20Directory/Bowker_1970_R.pdf . July 24, 2011.
4. Web site: Wellmont Theatre . Cinema Treasures.
5. Web site: Movie Theaters Designed by Paul C. Reilly. Cinema Treasures .
6. Web site: Shore Theatre. Cinema Treasures .
7. Web site: Newton Theatre. Cinema Treasures .
8. Web site: Loew’s Sheridan Theatre. Cinema Treasures .
9. Web site: Fugazy Theatre. Cinema Treasures .
10. News: Diane E. Hutchinson, a Bank Officer, Is Married to Paul Christopher Reilly. November 8, 1987. The New York Times. 12 February 2011.