Stone, Carpenter & Sheldon was an American architectural firm based in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1906 and dissolved in 1926, it was the successor firm to Stone, Carpenter & Willson.
History The firm of Stone, Carpenter & Sheldon was organized in 1906 as the partnership of architects Alfred Stone (1834-1908), Charles E. Carpenter (1845-1923), and Walter G. Sheldon (1855-1931). Sheldon, who had become a partner in the earlier firm in 1901, replaced Edmund R. Willson as the named third partner."Two Rhode Island Architects". American Architect and Building News 9 Feb. 1907: 67. Sheldon had been a significant designer within the firm, and took on those responsibilities. In 1908 Stone died, and Carpenter retired, leaving Sheldon as the only principal in the firm.History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Biographical. New York: American Historical Society, 1920."Alfred Stone, F. A. I. A." American Institute of Architects Quarterly Bulletin April 1908: 200. By 1919 Sheldon was joined in partnership by his son, Gilbert Sheldon, and William C. Mustard.Providence directories Due to declining health Sheldon retired in 1926, and the firm was dissolved.Henry F. Withey and Elsie Rathburn Withey, Biographical Dictionary of American Architects (Deceased) (Los Angeles: New Age Publishing Company, 1956): 550.
In its early years, the firm retained some of the prestige of its predecessor, though this was mostly lost by the time of World War I. Their practice was mostly domestic, and they were responsible for alterations of several works by their predecessor firms. Many of their works, in Providence, Pawtucket and elsewhere, contribute to historic districts that have been listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.
Works 1906 - Freeman Cocroft House (Croftmere), 570 Post Rd, South Kingstown, Rhode IslandHistoric and Architectural Resources of South Kingstown, Rhode Island: A Preliminary Report. 1984. 1908 - Carter Day Nursery, 295 Pine St, Providence, Rhode IslandJournal of the American-Irish Historical Society 1909: 168. Demolished. 1908 - Edward S. Macomber House, 134 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, Rhode IslandBlackstone Boulevard-Cole Avenue-Grotto Avenue Historic District NRHP Nomination. 2008. 1908 - Charles H. Merriman House, 37 Cooke St, Providence, Rhode IslandPower Street-Cooke Street Historic District NRHP Nomination. 1974. 1911 - Lena C. Martin House, 290 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, Rhode Island"PPS Records for 290 Blackstone Boulevard". http://gowdey.ppsri.org/. 2009. 1914 - Joseph Ott House (Remodeling), 97 Walcott St, Pawtucket, Rhode IslandHistoric Resources of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. 1914 - Charles H. Warren House, 1030 Pleasant St, Worcester, MassachusettsWorcester Magazine Feb. 1915: xiv. 1915 - Walter S. Ingraham House, 149 President Ave, Providence, Rhode IslandWayland Historic District NRHP Nomination. 2005. 1915 - Palmer Block, 100 Fountain St, Providence, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 3 April 1915: 73. Stone, Carpenter & Sheldon added four more stories in 1916–17.American Contractor 2 Dec. 1916: 69. 1916 - John Howland School, 120 Cole Ave, Providence, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 6 May 1916: 73. Demolished. 1916 - Industrial Trust Branch, 14 High St, Westerly, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 24 June 1916: 70. 1916 - Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode IslandJohn N. A. Griswold House NHL Nomination. 1971. Alterations to the John N. A. Griswold House to create studios and galleries for the museum. 1917 - Dormitory, Rhode Island School for the Deaf, 520 Hope St, Providence, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 27 Oct. 1917: 40. 1918 - Union Trust Building (Addition), 170 Westminster St, Providence, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 2 March 1918: 57. 1921 - Joseph Ott House, 290 Ocean Rd, Narragansett Pier, Rhode IslandAmerican Contractor 29 Jan. 1921: 55.Historic and Architectural Resources of Narragansett, Rhode Island. 1991.
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