James B. Cook Explained
James B. Cook was an English-trained architect who worked in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1800s.
He was born in England and educated at King's College and Putney College. He served as a supervising architect on the construction of the Crystal Palace for London's Great Exhibition of 1851. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1855.[1]
He designed submarines for the Confederate army in the American Civil War.[1]
A number of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
- Calvary Episcopal Church and Parish House, (1843), Gothic Revival, 102 N. 2nd St. Memphis, TN, NRHP-listed
- Church of Our Savior, E. Eastport St. between Main and Fulton Sts. Iuka, MS, NRHP-listed
- Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Vance Ave. Memphis, TN, NRHP-listed
- Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Jct. of Main & Craig St. Como, MS, NRHP-listed
- Jail Building, Sardis, MS non extant thus not on NRHP
- Panola County Courthouse, Sardis, MS non extant thus not on NRHP
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, 155 Market St. Memphis, TN, NRHP-listed
- Tate County Courthouse, 201 S. Ward St. Senatobia, MS, NRHP-listed
- Trinity Church, Main St. Mason, TN, NRHP-listed
He was associated with Andrew Johnson, a contractor and architect in northern Mississippi.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: James B. Cook . Perre Magness. Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
- Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=64000412}} The Architecture of Andrew Johnson in North Mississippi]. Judith Holland and P. Ana Gordon. January 13, 1983.