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James Bogardus

1800-03-14 – 1874-04-13

Portrait of James Bogardus
James Bogardus, architectCredit: Unknown authorUnknown author from a photograph by E.W. Bogardus, Broadway and Franklin Street

Life & Legacy

James Bogardus (March 14, 1800 – April 13, 1874) was an American inventor and architect, the pioneer of American cast-iron architecture, for which he took out a patent in 1850.

Occupation & Career

architect, inventor, engineer

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Verified Legacy Record

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1680047 — wikidata View source

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