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1747 In Architecture
The year 1747 in architecture involved some significant events. Events Buildings and structures Buildings * Sanssouci in Potsdam, designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, is completed. * Schlosstheater Schönbrunn in Vienna, designed by Nicolò Pacassi, is completed. * Pálffy Palace (Bratislava) is built. * Reconstruction of church of Santi Quaranta Martiri e San Pasquale Baylon, Rome, by Giuseppe Sardi is completed. * Visitation of Mary Church (Ljubljana), designed by Candido Zulliani, is consecrated. * The tower of St. Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, London, is built by Lancelot Dowbiggin. * Usk Bridge (Usk), Monmouthshire, designed by William Edwards (architect), William Edwards, is completed. Births * Vincenzo Brenna, Florentine-born architect (died 1820 in architecture, 1820) Deaths * April 24 – Johann Georg Fischer (architect), Johann Georg Fischer, German architect (born 1673 in architecture, 1673) References 1747 works, Architecture Years in architecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schloss Sanssouci 2014
''Schloss'' (; pl. ''Schlösser''), formerly written ''Schloß'', is the German term for a building similar to a château, palace, or manor house. Related terms appear in several Germanic languages. In the Scandinavian languages, the cognate word ''slot''/''slott'' is normally used for what in English could be either a palace or a castle (instead of words in rarer use such as ''palats''/''palæ'', ''kastell'', or ''borg''). In Dutch, the word ''slot'' is considered to be more archaic. Nowadays, one commonly uses ''paleis'' or ''kasteel''. But in English, the term does not appear, for instance, in the United Kingdom, this type of structure would be known as a stately home or country house. Most ''Schlösser'' were built after the Middle Ages as residences for the nobility, not as true fortresses, although originally, they often were fortified. The usual German term for a true castle is ''burg'', that for a fortress is ''festung'', and — the slightly more archaic term — ''v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Usk Bridge (Usk)
The Usk Bridge, Usk, Monmouthshire, carries the A472 over the River Usk. It is the town's oldest crossing of the river and is a Grade II* listed structure. History and description The existing stone bridge is constructed of Old Red Sandstone and is attributed to the Welsh bridge builder William Edwards. It was built between 1746 and 1747. It has five arches with pointed cutwaters between each arch. The bridge was widened in 1836-7, the widening maintaining the original appearance. The evidence of reconstruction can be seen in the arch soffits. The bridge was designated a Grade II* listed structure in 1974. The architectural historian John Newman described it as "traditional but well-proportioned". It has been subject to considerable damage by traffic in the 21st century. See also *List of bridges in Wales This list of bridges in Wales lists bridges of particular historical, scenic, architectural or engineering interest in Wales. Road and railway bridges, viaducts, aquedu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1747 Works
Events January–March * January 31 – The first venereal diseases clinic opens at London Lock Hospital. * February 11 – King George's War: A combined French and Indian force, commanded by Captain Nicolas Antoine II Coulon de Villiers, attacks and defeats British troops at Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia. * March 7 – Juan de Arechederra the Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines, combines his forces with those of Sultan Azim ud-Din I of Sulu to suppress the rebellion of the Moros in the Visayas. * March 19 – Simon Fraser, the 79-year old Scottish Lord Loyat, is convicted of high treason for being one of the leaders of the Jacobite rising of 1745 against King George II of Great Britain and attempting to place the pretender Charles Edward Stuart on the throne. After a seven day trial of impeachment in the House of Lords and the verdict of guilt, Fraser is sentenced on the same day to be hanged, drawn and quartered; King George alters Fraser's pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1673 In Architecture
Buildings and structures Buildings * 1670 ** Báo Quốc Pagoda, Huế, Vietnam, is built. ** Saint George Palace, Rennes, France, has its foundation stones laid. * 1671 – Weston Park, Shropshire, England, is built for Elizabeth Wilbraham. * 1672 ** Buildings by Christopher Wren in England: *** Temple Bar, London rebuilt. *** Williamson Building at The Queen's College, Oxford, completed. ** Church of Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Gaia, Portugal, consecrated. ** Construction of Castillo de San Marcos at St. Augustine, Florida, designed by Ignacio Daza, begins. * 1673 ** April – Badshahi Masjid in Lahore, Punjab, built for Aurangzeb, is completed. ** October 3 – Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Suō Province (modern-day Yamaguchi Prefecture), Japan, is officially completed. ** The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island (estimated completion date) ** St Mary-le-Bow church in London, designed by Christopher Wren, rebuilding completed. ** Monastery of San Francisco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johann Georg Fischer (architect)
Johann Georg Fischer (21 January 1673 – 26 April 1747) was a stonemason and builder. He stood for a long time in the shadow of his famous uncle, Johann Jakob Herkomer (1652–1717). Fischer's son Franz Karl later stepped into his father's professional footsteps. His works include the Parish church of St. Gallus and Ulrich in Kißlegg Kißlegg (''Kisslegg'') is a town in the district of Ravensburg in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Kißlegg is not far from the village of Vogt. It has a beautiful church, rich in culture and beauty. Culture and attractions * Castle ''Altes Schlo ..., where there is also a road named after him. References 17th-century German architects 1673 births 1747 deaths 18th-century German architects Bavarian architects People from Ostallgäu Stonemasons {{germany-architect-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1820 In Architecture
The year 1820 in architecture involved some significant events. Events * Approximate date – Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, England, is remodelled by George Basevi (a relative of the owner at this time, economist David Ricardo). Buildings and structures Buildings completed * Charlotte Square, completing the construction of New Town, Edinburgh, Scotland; laid out to the design of Robert Adam (died 1792 in architecture, 1792). * Bakers Island Light, Salem, Massachusetts, USA. * Citadelle Laferrière in Haiti, the largest fortification in the Americas. * Clock tower of Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned, Gibraltar. * Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, England, by Robert Smirke (architect), Robert Smirke. * Inveraray Jail and Courthouse, Scotland, by James Gillespie Graham. * Óbuda Synagogue, Hungary. * Pont de la Tosca, Andorra. * 'Stack A' bonded warehouse, Custom House Docks, Dublin, Ireland, by John Rennie the Elder. Awards * Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: François Villain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
