Thomas Ustick Walter
(1804-1877)

architect, civil engineer, founder of the American Institute of Architects, President of the American Institute of Architects, and 4th Architect of the Capitol (1851-1865)

Died aged c. 73

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Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-1877). Nationally prominent Philadelphia architect who designed the US Capitol dome and wings and Girard College. He was consulting architect for Philadelphia's City Hall. A founder of the American Institute of Architects, he served as its president. Walter lived near here 1837-41.

1218 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States where they lived near (1837-1841)