Benjamin D Price

• American

Benjamin D Price was a notable 19th-century American architect based in Philadelphia, best known for revolutionizing the accessibility of religious architecture through his extensive catalogue sales. Operating a highly successful mail-order business, Price provided affordable, ready-made blueprints to thousands of congregations across North America and abroad. His Price's Church Plans were particularly influential for Methodist and small-town denominations, leading to the construction of nearly 5,000 churches by the turn of the century. Beyond his structural designs, Price was a pioneer in interior aesthetics, famously inventing imitation stained glass — a decorative paper film that allowed smaller churches to achieve a high-art look on a modest budget. - AsNotedIn

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• Son: Maxwell Charles Price