Carl Ruehrmund

Carl August Ruehrmund (September 22, 1855 – October 25, 1927)[1] was a German-born architect who worked briefly in Germany and then immigrated to the United States, establishing a successful practice and legacy in Richmond, Virginia.

He began his career working on German government projects before immigrating to the United States in 1881.

Ruehrmund came to Richmond around 1882 to oversee the remodelling of the Central Post Office.

[2] Ruehrmund was the father of Max Ruehrmund and uncle of architect Carl Linder and developer Charles Phillips.

He and his firm produced a large number of residential, commercial, religious and public buildings.