Son of James Clark, a master builder. He received training in architecture under his father, and uncle Thomas Clark. After training, Edward went to work with Thomas Ustick Walter and in 1851 when Walter was appointed the architect for the wings and the dome of the United States Capital, Edward accompanied him. There he was appointed superintending architect of the Patent Office extension and later of the extension of the General Post Office. When Walter resigned his Capitol position in 1865, he recommended that Clark take over the position.
As architect of the Capitol he served on several commissions, including those for the completion of the Washington Monument and the construction of the Congressional Library.
He died in Washington, D. C. January 6, 1902.
(information for Philadelphia Architects and Builders; obituary "The Times (Philadelphia PA) January 7, 1902, page 1)
As architect of the Capitol he served on several commissions, including those for the completion of the Washington Monument and the construction of the Congressional Library.
He died in Washington, D. C. January 6, 1902.
(information for Philadelphia Architects and Builders; obituary "The Times (Philadelphia PA) January 7, 1902, page 1)
Son of James Clark, a master builder. He received training in architecture under his father, and uncle Thomas Clark. After training, Edward went to work with Thomas Ustick Walter and in 1851 when Walter was appointed the architect for the wings and the dome of the United States Capital, Edward accompanied him. There he was appointed superintending architect of the Patent Office extension and later of the extension of the General Post Office. When Walter resigned his Capitol position in 1865, he recommended that Clark take over the position.
As architect of the Capitol he served on several commissions, including those for the completion of the Washington Monument and the construction of the Congressional Library.
He died in Washington, D. C. January 6, 1902.
(information for Philadelphia Architects and Builders; obituary "The Times (Philadelphia PA) January 7, 1902, page 1)
As architect of the Capitol he served on several commissions, including those for the completion of the Washington Monument and the construction of the Congressional Library.
He died in Washington, D. C. January 6, 1902.
(information for Philadelphia Architects and Builders; obituary "The Times (Philadelphia PA) January 7, 1902, page 1)
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