Thornton & Thornton
Daniel Howard Thornton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1870 |
| Died | 1911 |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Years active | 1890s–1911 |
| Known for | Architecture practice in Providence, Rhode Island; partnerships Sanders & Thornton and Thornton & Thornton |
Daniel Howard Thornton (1870–1911) was an American architect who practiced in Providence, Rhode Island.
Thornton initiated his career in architecture during the 1890s in Olneyville, which was then part of Johnston. By approximately 1900, he formed a partnership with Richard C. Sanders in Providence, known as Sanders & Thornton. This collaboration concluded in 1902, after which Thornton joined forces with his cousin Henry C. Thornton to establish Thornton & Thornton. Although this partnership ended around 1903 when Henry entered into a new association with Edwin T. Banning, Daniel continued to operate under the Thornton & Thornton name until his passing in 1911.
Architectural works
Private practice, prior to 1899:
- 1895 - Concord Street Grammar School, located at Roosevelt St. and Sterling Ave., Providence, Rhode Island (then considered part of Johnston). The building has since been demolished.
- 1899 - St. Alban's Episcopal Church at 1964 Smith St., Centerdale, Rhode Island. The structure has undergone modifications.
Sanders & Thornton, 1900–1902:
- 1900 - Webster Avenue Primary School, situated at 241 Webster Ave., Providence.
- 1901 - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Pl., Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
- 1902 - Emma A. Butts House, found at 329 Olney St., Providence.
- 1902 - Douglas Avenue Fire Station, located at 137 Douglas Ave., Providence.
Thornton & Thornton, 1902–1911:
- 1903 - Main Building of the Rhode Island State Sanitarium in Pascoag, Rhode Island. This building has been demolished.
- 1903 - Rhode Island Building for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. This structure no longer exists.
- 1904 - Chester High School on Middlesex Tpk., Chester, Connecticut. Demolished.
- 1906 - Harold A. MacKinney House at 215 Arlington Ave., Providence.
- 1907 - Churchill House (Rhode Island Women's Club), located at 155 Angell St., Providence.
- 1910 - E. T. Davis Block at 388-392 Weybosset St., Providence. This building has been demolished.