James Renwick, Jr.

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The original home of St. A's, on E. 28th St., designed by Renwick in 1879

James Renwick, Jr. CC 1836 was a gothic revival architect. Renwick entered Columbia at age twelve, and went on to earn an MA here in 1839. He designed St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Smithsonian Castle, and the original home of St. A's.