Peter Harrison (architect)
Peter Harrison | |
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Mid-nineteenth century portrait of Harrison done from a Nathaniel Smibert original from 1756 | |
| Born | June 14, 1716 |
| Died | April 30, 1775 (aged 58) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | The Redwood Library, Touro Synagogue, King's Chapel (1749) in Boston, Massachusetts, Christ Church, Cambridge |
Peter Harrison (June 14, 1716 – April 30, 1775) was a colonial American architect in New England who is credited with bringing the Palladian architectural movement to the colonies.