James Hoban
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James Hoban (c. 1762 - December 8, 1831) was an Irish architect, best known for designing the White House in Washington, D.C..
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[edit] Life
James Hoban was born in Desart, near Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland and was raised on the estate of the Earl of Desart at Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny where he learned carpentry skills. He studied architecture at the Royal Dublin Society. In the 1780's Hoban emigrated to the U.S., and established himself as an architect in Philadelphia in 1781. He designed the South Carolina statehouse before winning the competition to design the presidential mansion in 1792, later known as the The White House.
[edit] Other Projects
He was also one of the supervising architects who served on the Capitol carrying out the design of Dr. William Thornton. He worked on public buildings for more than 25 years. He also designed Rossenarra House near the village of Kilmoganny in Kilkenny, Ireland in 1824. He died in Washington, D.C. on December 8, 1831.
James Hoban's drawing of the White House. - The White House Historical Association
[edit] Ireland Commemoration
A memorial arbor is being designed to honor James Hoban near his birth place and is expected to be completed by 2008. A major exhibition on his life is to take place at the White House Visitor Centre.
