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Stower
Stower is the surname of: * Harvey Stower (1944–2009), American politician * John G. Stower (1791–1851), American politician * Willy Stöwer (1864–1931), German painter See also * Asa Stower House Asa Stower House is a historic home located at Queensbury, Warren County, New York. It was a -story, five-by-two-bay, 2-story, side-gabled residence, with a rear ell wing and slate roof in a Federal style. It was built in four phases: a pre-1 ..., Queensbury, New York, United States, on the National Register of Historic Places * Stowers, another surname {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Stower
Pharis Harvey Stower Jr. (September 17, 1944September 29, 2009) was a Wisconsin politician and legislator. Early life, education, and career Born in Frederic, Wisconsin, Stower and his family moved to Amery, Wisconsin, where he attended high school. Stower graduated from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 1966 with degrees in political science, English, and education. While attending UW-River Falls, Stower was active in United Methodist youth, campus politics, and social justice issues across the United States, including participating in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march with Martin Luther King Jr., beginning a lifelong commitment to working for civil rights. After teaching English at Prescott, Clayton, and Nicolet High Schools, Stower attended Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., to pursue his dream of becoming an ordained United Methodist minister. He was ordained in 1977 before he and his wife, Marilyn, moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he served ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Stöwer
Willy Stöwer (22 May 1864 – 31 May 1931) was a German artist, illustrator and author during the Imperial Period. He is best known for nautical paintings and lithographs. Many of his works depict historical maritime events such as the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'' in 1912. Life Willy Stöwer, the son of a sea captain, was born in Wolgast, Germany on the Baltic coast. He originally trained as a metalworker and worked as a technician in the engineering offices of various German shipyards. He soon received commissions as a draftsman, illustrator and painter. His talent was recognized early and his painting technique was self-taught. In 1892 he married Henrietta Dettmann from a wealthy family, and this allowed him to devote himself exclusively to his work as an artist. Kaiser Wilhelm II became an enthusiastic supporter and patron of the artist and Stöwer was said to be the Kaiser's favorite naval painter. Stöwer even accompanied the Emperor on several voyages betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asa Stower House
Asa Stower House is a historic home located at Queensbury, Warren County, New York. It was a -story, five-by-two-bay, 2-story, side-gabled residence, with a rear ell wing and slate roof in a Federal style. It was built in four phases: a pre-1806 original frame residence incorporated into the rear ell; the c. 1806 main block; renovations dated to about 1850 that added Greek Revival elements; and the Italianate-style front porches added about 1870. It is located adjacent to the Sanford House. ''See also:'' It was added to the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artist ... in 2006. References Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Federal architecture in New York (state) Houses completed in 1806 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John G
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
