David Lynn (November 10, 1873 – May 25, 1961) was an American

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and honorary member of the

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. He served as Architect of the Capitol from 1923 until 1954.

Early years

David Lynn was born in

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. He was a 21-year veteran of the Architect of the Capitol's staff before being appointed

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in 1923. His appointment was made by President Calvin Coolidge on August 22, 1923.

Architect of the Capitol

During Lynn's administration, four major buildings were added to the Capitol complex: the Longworth House Office Building, the Supreme Court Building, the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and the annex to the

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now known as the

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. In addition, the First Street wing of the Russell Building was built and the Capitol Power Plant was enlarged. Lynn prepared preliminary plans and cost estimates for the construction of the

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. The Capitol Grounds were again expanded and underground parking for the

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employees was provided. Lynn also supervised a major remodeling of the House and Senate Chambers between 1949 and 1951. David Lynn retired on September 30, 1954, and died in

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, aged 87.

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* Architects of the Capitol American neoclassical architects 1873 births 1961 deaths People from Wheeling, West Virginia Architects from West Virginia {{US-architect-stub