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

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

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

Sawtelle, Robertson & Shurrocks, 1901-1902

F. J. Sawtelle, 1902-1911

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Franklin J. Sawtelle, F. A. I. A.". American Institute of Architects Quarterly Bulletin 1911: 48.
  2. 1 2 3 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. 1 2 3 4 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. 1 2 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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