Jacob Wrey Mould

Jacob Wrey Mould (7 August 1825 – 14 June 1886)[1] was a British architect, illustrator, linguist and musician, noted for his contributions to the design and construction of New York City's Central Park.

He was "instrumental" in bringing the British High Victorian style of architecture to the United States,[2] and was a founding member of the American Institute of Architects.

Working closely with creators Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted, he designed many of the park's notable landmarks, including the "graceful" and "richly decorated" old Bandstand,[6] Belvedere Castle,[7] a great number of bridges,[8] and the carvings on the Bethesda Terrace.

[3] In the 1860s, he had also built two notable country houses on Long Island on Hempstead Bay, both of which were lavish and ornate buildings for rich clients from New York.

[14] Besides being an accomplished architect and designer, Jacob Wrey Mould was an avid pianist and organist, and employed his talent for language in translating numerous foreign opera librettos into English.