Architect. He was a prominent architect during the post-Revolutionary era in Salem, who was known for his Federal-style architecture. He built 407 houses in Salem with the help of members of his family. The "McIntire District" was established in 1981 with a tour showing his great works, especially on Chestnut Street. This area is considered one of the most beautiful streets architecturally in the United States. Born into a family of housewrights, his trade as a woodcarver grew into the practice of him becoming an architect. Besides being taught by his family, he taught himself by reading books. After building his own home and workshop, he was selected to build homes for the family of Elias Hasket Derby, America's first millionaire and one of many of McIntire's prestigious clients. In 1792, he entered a proposal in the competition for the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. His New England domestic residences were three-story homes with four rooms and a hall on each floor. Besides residences, he built the public buildings such as the Assembly Hall and Hamilton Hall. Several of these public buildings and residences have been destroyed through the years, including the Derby Mansion. He built over 100 pieces of furniture. In 2011, his mahogany side chair with decorative carvings, which was originally built for Derby, sold at auction for $662,500.
Architect. He was a prominent architect during the post-Revolutionary era in Salem, who was known for his Federal-style architecture. He built 407 houses in Salem with the help of members of his family. The "McIntire District" was established in 1981 with a tour showing his great works, especially on Chestnut Street. This area is considered one of the most beautiful streets architecturally in the United States. Born into a family of housewrights, his trade as a woodcarver grew into the practice of him becoming an architect. Besides being taught by his family, he taught himself by reading books. After building his own home and workshop, he was selected to build homes for the family of Elias Hasket Derby, America's first millionaire and one of many of McIntire's prestigious clients. In 1792, he entered a proposal in the competition for the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. His New England domestic residences were three-story homes with four rooms and a hall on each floor. Besides residences, he built the public buildings such as the Assembly Hall and Hamilton Hall. Several of these public buildings and residences have been destroyed through the years, including the Derby Mansion. He built over 100 pieces of furniture. In 2011, his mahogany side chair with decorative carvings, which was originally built for Derby, sold at auction for $662,500.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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In Memory Of
Mr. Samuel McIntire
Who Died Feb. 6, 1811
AEt. 54
"He was distinguished for Genius in Architecture, Sculpture, and Musick: Modest and sweet Manners rendered him pleasing: Industry, and Integrity respectable: He professed the Religion of Jesus in his entrance on manly life; and proved its excellence by virtuous Principle and unblemished conduct."
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