Elm Grove Cemetery in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Nationality
American
Alma mater
Brown University
Occupation(s)
architectural historian, preservationist, author
Known for
Preservation of colonial-era buildings in Rhode Island
Isham's diagram of the 1653 Mowry House, a stone-ender in Providence, Rhode Island from his 1895 book[1]
Norman Morrison Isham (1864–1943) was a prominent architectural historian, author, and professor at Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He was an ardent preservationist and a pioneer in the study of early American architecture.[2]
^Norman Morrison Isham, Albert Frederic Brown (1895). Early Rhode Island Houses. Preston & Rounds. early rhode island houses.
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Norman Morrison Isham (1864–1943) was a prominent architectural historian, author, and professor at Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design...
raised up further. The original portion of the house was restored by NormanIsham in 1895. The Roger Mowry Tavern was the oldest house in Providence until...
wood-frame houses in Connecticut. Restored in the early 20th century by NormanIsham, it is now maintained by the East Lyme Historical Society as a museum...
contract for repairs to the house at the end of 1914. The architect NormanIsham was hired to renovate the mansion, which included restoring the fireplaces...
enders remain in the 21st century. Architectural restoration specialist NormanIsham restored several original stone enders in the early 20th century (see...
historian Rowland Hazard III – Business executive Jack Holt – Actor NormanIsham – Architectural historian Lawrence Park – Art historian, architect, and...
The Isham Baronetcy, of Lamport in the County of Northampton, is a title in the Baronetage of England. The Isham baronetcy was created on 30 May 1627 for...
shortly after the museum was opened, led by architectural historian NormanIsham. Isham's main purpose in the restoration was to make the house and museum...
and performed restoration work. Cady was a disciple and admirer of NormanIsham's works, particularly his historic architecture and contributions to the...
83038; -71.41089 Area 4.56 acres (1.85 ha) Built 1636 (1636) Architect NormanIsham Website Roger Williams National Memorial NRHP reference No. 66000942...
in the Colonial Revival architecture style by E. William Martin and Norman M. Isham, and built 1931–1933, with wings added in 1965–1970 and 1994. The building...
and Broadway. According to turn-of-the-twentieth-century research by NormanIsham, the back part of the stone house was built around 1639 by Henry Bull...
grandson of Charles Evans Hughes Francis L. V. Hoppin (A.B.) – architect NormanIsham (A.B. 1886, M.A. 1890) – Rhode Island historical architect Harry Wild...
Site U.S. National Register of Historic Places Drawing of the site by NormanIsham, 1917 Nearest city South Kingstown, Rhode Island Built 1657 (1657) NRHP reference No...
of restoration. In 1920 the first stabilization efforts were led by NormanIsham; and in 1950 the house and chimney received a thorough structural rehabilitation...
Sir Gyles Isham, 12th Baronet (31 October 1903 – 29 January 1976) was an English aristocrat, actor, and historian. Gyles Isham was born 31 October 1903...
NHLs nearby were the first three historic nearby buildings renovated by NormanIsham at the behest of the Newport Historical Society. That work was completed...
crypt at the building. The building was constructed in 1903 by architect NormanIsham. Today, the museum features a wide array of art from around the world...
Emeritus University of Washington James Ingo Freed – American architect NormanIsham — Rhode Island historical architect Manfredi Nicoletti — Italian architect...
Building Image Architect Built Location Notes Ref Annmary Brown Memorial NormanIsham 1903–1907 21 Brown St. The Annmary Brown Memorial is home to exhibits...
1685 Notable for its restoration in the 1930s by early preservationist NormanIsham. NRHP. Samuel Harris House Middletown 1686 May be Middletown's oldest...
before 1720. The house was restored in the 1930s by early preservationist NormanIsham and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1...
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