Died September 8, 1984 Name Paul Reilly Known for Architect | Other names Paul C. Reilly Nationality USA | |
Born 1890 | ||
Paul Cornelius Reilly (1890–1984) was an American architect who designed many buildings for Catholic clients. He is also remembered for his design of Manhattan theatres.
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Early life and architectural education
Reilly was born in New York City and studied in the public schools of the city. He graduated from Columbia University and, early in his career, was chief designer for the former New York City architectural firm of Thomas W. Lamb.
Architectural practice
During the 1920s, Reilly entered into a partnership with Douglas Pairman Hall forming a firm named Reilly and Hall. Mr Reilly’s theaters were produced by this firm. Later, Reilly would continue to practice under his own name.
Reilly’s son, Paul W. Reilly also became an architect and worked for a time with his father before opening a practice under his own name.
Personal life
Mr. Reilly was also closely associated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York. He was a member of the Cardinal's Committee of the Laity and once held the post of architect of St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York. His son was the architect Paul W. Reilly.