Sanders & Thornton
Daniel Howard Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1870 United States |
| Died | 1911 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Years active | 1890s–1911 |
| Known for | Architecture in Providence, Rhode Island |
Daniel Howard Thornton (1870–1911) was an American architect who practiced in Providence, Rhode Island.
Thornton launched his architectural profession during the 1890s in Olneyville, which was then part of Johnston. By approximately 1900, he formed a partnership with Richard C. Sanders in downtown Providence, establishing the firm Sanders & Thornton, which lasted until 1902. Subsequently, he collaborated with his cousin Henry C. Thornton under the name Thornton & Thornton, continuing this association until his passing in 1911.
Architectural works
Solo practice, prior to 1899:
- 1895 - Concord Street Grammar School, located at Roosevelt St. and Sterling Ave., Providence (formerly Johnston). No longer standing.
- 1899 - St. Alban's Episcopal Church, situated at 1964 Smith St., Centerdale, Rhode Island. Modified from original design.
Sanders & Thornton, 1900-1902:
- 1900 - Webster Avenue Primary School, 241 Webster Ave., Providence.
- 1901 - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Pl., Pawtucket.
- 1902 - Emma A. Butts House, 329 Olney St., Providence.
- 1902 - Douglas Avenue Fire Station, 137 Douglas Ave., Providence.
Thornton & Thornton, 1902-1911:
- 1903 - Main Building of the Rhode Island State Sanitarium in Pascoag. Subsequently demolished.
- 1903 - Rhode Island Building for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis. No longer extant.
- 1904 - Chester High School on Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, Connecticut. Demolished.
- 1906 - Harold A. MacKinney House at 215 Arlington Ave., Providence.
- 1907 - Churchill House (also known as Rhode Island Women's Club), located at 155 Angell St., Providence.
- 1910 - E. T. Davis Block at 388-392 Weybosset St., Providence. Demolished.