He co-founded the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects and served as its first vice president.
[2] Gardiner co-founded the American Society of Civil Engineers and Architects and served as its first vice president.
[1][5] Gardiner was known for his debate with Henry C. Dudley over the issue of architectural competitions.
Together, they lived in New Rochelle, New York and were the parents of five children, including:[2][7] Gardiner died in Chicago, Illinois of a fall from his horse,[15] in 1859.
Two years later, his widow moved the family to Boston where the children attended private schools.