Rise and Fall of a Gilded Age Giant

Philadelphia architect Frank Furness was born on November 12, 1839. Known for his bold and oversized Victorian buildings, Furness became one of the greats of the Gilded Age. However, his dramatic buildings faded in popularity and many have been remodeled or destroyed.

Wonderful photos of Furness's works are housed in the Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania.

_{Photo: Designed by Victorian architect Frank Furness, the Physick House in Cape May, New Jersey is a hallmark example of the Stick Style. Photo © 2005 Jupiterimages Corporation}

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