William Crawford Smith
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William Crawford Smith (November 26, 1837 – February 5, 1899) was an American architect who served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and in the United States Army during the Philippine–American War. He designed many buildings in Nashville, Tennessee, including Kirkland Hall, the first building on the campus of Vanderbilt University, and the Parthenon in Centennial Park.
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William Crawford Smith | |
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Born | (1837-11-26)November 26, 1837 Petersburg, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 5, 1899(1899-02-05) (aged 61) Manila, Philippines |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
Occupation | Architect |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America United States |
Service/ | Confederate States Army United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 (CSA) 1898–1899 (USA) |
Rank | Sergeant (CSA) Colonel (USA) |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Philippine–American War |
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