Charles Steadman (1790–1868) was an architect and builder in

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, noted for his churches, university buildings, and especially private homes. He left a significant legacy of

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buildings at

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, and in the surrounding town. He has been credited with "transform(ing) Princeton from a brick and stone village into a New England–style town of wood and classical influences."

Gallery

File:EDGAR PALMER HOUSE, PRINCETON, MERCER COUNTY, NJ.jpg, Palmer House, built for Edgar Palmer (1824) File:Miller Chapel (front).jpg, Miller Chapel at the

(1834) File:NASSAU PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PRINCETON, MERCER COUNTY.jpg,

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(1836) File:Joseph Henry House-072.jpg, Joseph Henry House (1838) (built to Henry's design) File:Clio Hall (1868).jpg, Clio Hall (1838). File:Whig and Clio Halls (originals).jpg, The original Whig and Clio Halls flanking Nassau Hall.

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1790 births 1868 deaths People from Princeton, New Jersey Princeton University people Architects from New Jersey {{US-architect-stub