Herman J. Schwarzmann

Herman J. Schwarzmann (1846–1891[1]), also known as Hermann J. Schwarzmann,[2] was a German-born American architect who practiced in Philadelphia and later in New York City.

Before emigrating to the United States in 1868,[3] Schwarzmann graduated from the Royal Military Academy in Munich, and was commissioned a lieutenant in the Bavarian Army.

[4] Beginning in 1876, Schwarzmann attempted to go into private architectural practice, but was unsuccessful in Philadelphia.

[3] Schwarzmann moved to New York City and was successful there, achieving national prominence,[5] and working until his retirement in 1888.

[1] He designed the New York Mercantile Exchange building in 1882.