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William Welles Bosworth Collection

William Welles Bosworth was an influential American architect known for his elegant and timeless designs

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bosworth, William Welles, Mr. portrait photograph, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: North gateway to the forecourt of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D Rockefeller's estate

North gateway to the forecourt of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D Rockefeller's estate
North gateway to the forecourt of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate, designed by William Welles, between 1916 and 1918

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer] garden, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Fountain and sculpture in the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate

Fountain and sculpture in the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate... 1917 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fountain and sculpture in the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate, designed by William Welles Bosworth, 1917

Background imageWilliam Welles Bosworth Collection: Entrance to the orangery of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate... c1916-1918

Entrance to the orangery of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate... c1916-1918
Entrance to the orangery of the gardens at Kijkuit, John D. Rockefeller's estate, designed by William Welles Bosworth, between 1916 and 1918


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William Welles Bosworth was an influential American architect known for his elegant and timeless designs. Born in Massachusetts in 1868, Bosworth studied at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris before returning to the United States to establish his own practice. His work ranged from grand estates and public buildings to intimate residences, each showcasing his impeccable attention to detail and mastery of classical architectural principles. Bosworth's designs were characterized by their harmonious proportions, graceful lines, and thoughtful integration with the surrounding landscape. One of his most famous projects is the Rockefeller family estate, Kykuit, in New York. Bosworth also designed iconic landmarks such as the MIT Chapel in Cambridge and St. Paul's Chapel at Columbia University. Throughout his career, Bosworth remained dedicated to creating spaces that not only served their practical function but also uplifted the human spirit through beauty and craftsmanship. His legacy continues to inspire architects and designers around the world today.