John Hawks (architect)
John Hawks (c. 1731 – February 16, 1790) was a British-born American architect remembered as the dominant force in North Carolinian architecture for two decades, and a major designer of some of New Bern's most notable structures. He also served as the first Auditor of North Carolina from 1784 until his death.
John Hawks | |
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| Born | ca. 1731 |
| Died | February 16, 1790 (aged 59) |
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| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Coor House (1767), Governor's Palace, New Bern (1770), Craven County prison (n.d.), Stanly House (ca. 1779) |
Biography
Hawks was born in Lincolnshire, England, ca. 1731. He died at New Bern, North Carolina, on February 16, 1790.[1]
Buildings
Several of Hawks’s buildings are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.[2]
- Coor House, built 1767, 501 E. Front St., New Bern, North Carolina, NRHP-listed[2]
- Governor's Palace, built 1770, 501 E. Front St., New Bern, North Carolina
- Stanly House, built ca. 1779, 307 George St., New Bern, North Carolina, NRHP-listed[2]
- One or more works in Edenton Historic District, roughly bounded by E. & W. Freemason, S. Oakum, E. & W. Water, and Mosely Sts. Edenton, North Carolina, NRHP-listed[2]
See also
References
- "North Carolina Architects & Builders: Hawks, John (ca.1731–1790)". North Carolina State University Libraries.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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