David Lynn (November 10, 1873 – May 25, 1961) was an American

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and honorary member of the

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. He served as Architect of the Capitol from 1923 until 1954.

Early years

David Lynn was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a 21-year veteran of the Architect of the Capitol's staff before being appointed Architect of the Capitol in 1923. His appointment was made by

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on August 22, 1923.

Architect of the Capitol

During Lynn's administration, four major buildings were added to the Capitol complex: the

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, the Supreme Court Building, the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and the annex to the

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now known as the John Adams Building. In addition, the First Street wing of the Russell Building was built and the Capitol Power Plant was enlarged. Lynn prepared preliminary plans and cost estimates for the construction of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The Capitol Grounds were again expanded and underground parking for the

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employees was provided. Lynn also supervised a major remodeling of the House and Senate Chambers between 1949 and 1951. David Lynn retired on September 30, 1954, and died in Washington D.C., aged 87.

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* Architects of the Capitol American neoclassical architects 1873 births 1961 deaths People from Wheeling, West Virginia Architects from West Virginia {{US-architect-stub