Paul Cornelius Reilly (1890–1984) was an American architect who designed many buildings for Catholic clients. He is also remembered for his design of Manhattan theatres.
Early life and architectural education
Reilly was born in New York City and studied in the public schools of the city. He graduated from
Columbia University
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and, early in his career, was chief designer for the former New York City architectural firm of
Thomas W. Lamb
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Career
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Architectural practice
During the 1920s, Reilly entered into a partnership with Douglas Pairman Hall forming a firm named Reilly and Hall. Mr Reilly's theaters were produced by this firm. Later, Reilly would continue to practice under his own name.
Reilly's son, Paul W. Reilly also became an architect and worked for a time with his father before opening a practice under his own name.
Personal life
Mr. Reilly was also closely associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. He was a member of the Cardinal's Committee of the Laity and once held the post of architect of
St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York
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Newark, New Jersey
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Collingswood, New Jersey
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* Capitol Theater,
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* Rialto Theater,
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* Rivoli Theater,
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* Morosco Theater,
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Schenectady, New York
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* St. Ephrem Roman Catholic Church,
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New York City
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* Newton Theatre,
Newton, New Jersey
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* Loew's Sheridan Theatre,
New York City
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* Fugazy Theatre,
New York City
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New York City
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