On this day, March 14th, 1800, James Bogardus was born. Although Bogardus is not a commonly known name, he was an inventor and architect who pioneered the use of cast iron in buildings.
Bogardus was born in Catskill, NY. He was a descendant of the second clergyman in New Netherland, Evardus Bogardus. His formal education ended at age 14, and he started an apprenticeship to a watchmaker.
The Cast Iron buildings he pioneered became a routine sight in New York, especially in areas such as SoHo, and TriBeCa.
A small park at the intersection of Chambers Street, West Broadway, and Hudson Street, in TriBeCa, Manhattan, is named in his honor.
Bogardus was born in Catskill, NY. He was a descendant of the second clergyman in New Netherland, Evardus Bogardus. His formal education ended at age 14, and he started an apprenticeship to a watchmaker.
The Cast Iron buildings he pioneered became a routine sight in New York, especially in areas such as SoHo, and TriBeCa.
A small park at the intersection of Chambers Street, West Broadway, and Hudson Street, in TriBeCa, Manhattan, is named in his honor.
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