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unusual facts about C. J. Phipps


C. J. Phipps

Charles J. Phipps (1835—1897), English architect best known for his theatres.


Belcaro, Denver

The neighborhood gets its name from the mansion of Lawrence C. Phipps (1862-1958) who was a United States Senator who represented Colorado from 1919-1931.

Charles J. Phipps

Theatre Royal, Glasgow (1880) and (1895) the largest surviving example of his work.

He was a fellow (1866) of the Royal Institute of British Architects, serving on its council in 1875-6, and also of the Society of Antiquaries.

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park

In 1945, the property was acquired by Griscom Bettle followed by John H. H. Phipps and in 1958 inherited by Colin Phipps.

Gulfstream Polo Club

In 1941, John H. H. Phipps, Michael Grace Phipps (1910–1973), Charles Skiddy von Stade and Alan L. Corey, Jr., all players in residence at the Gulfstream Polo Club, won the U.S. Open Polo Championship at the Meadow Brook Polo Club.

Roscoe Rowe

Among the honorary pall-bearers were Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin, Vice Admiral Harry W. Hill, superintendent of the Naval Academy, and Senator Louis N. Phipps.


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