biography of Montgomery Cunningha MEIGS (1816-1892)

Birth place: Georgia

Death place: Wash., DC

Addresses: Phila., PA

Profession: Army engineer

Studied: West Point

Work: NMAH; Hist. Soc. of Wash., DC

Comments: Around 1850 in Wash., DC, he designed and constructed the Washington Aquaduct. He was also appointed by Pres. Pierce to supervise the construction of the Capitol extension. Other projects included the construction of the Capitol Arts and Industries Building for the Smithsonian Inst. and the Pension Building in Judiciary Square.

Sources: McMahan, Artists of Washington, D.C.