Peter Harrison

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Peter Harrison

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Architecture

#847

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Why Is Peter Harrison Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Peter Harrison was a colonial American architect in New England who is credited with bringing the Palladian architectural movement to the colonies. Early life and education Born in York, England, Harrison immigrated to the colony of Rhode Island in 1740 with his brother Joseph Harrison. They initially established themselves as merchants and captains of their own trading vessels.

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