John W. Priest

John W. Priest (died July 1859)[1] was an American architect and a founding member of the American Institute of Architects whose work included Jonathan Allen's house in Berkshire County, Massachusetts known as Eagle's Nest. He died a year after its construction.[2]

Priest was a founding member of the American Institute of Architects along with Richard Upjohn and Calvert Vaux.[2] His design for the Eagle's Nest was a symmetrical Gothic architecture building with Berkshire limestone with stables behind the building and "manicured lawn and gardens". The rear elevation included fourth story, one more than in the front of the house, to allow a view of Mount Greylock 12 miles away.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "J. W. Priest". AIA Historical Directory of American Architects. 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 Carole Owens Pittsfield: Gem City in the Gilded Age Edition illustrated Publisher The History Press, 2008 ISBN 978-1-59629-408-0. 117 pages, page 22


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