Illinois John B. Sutcliffe

exterior of st. luke s, evanston

in 1892 moved chicago. time began specialize in gothic design , church architecture, , in speciality found true vocation. finest examples of churches in part of country are:

the cathedral church of st. paul, springfield, il,
st. luke s, evanston, and
grace church, oak park.

sutcliffe official architect episcopal diocese of springfield.

he able combine adherence traditional gothic originality , life, work had naturalness , beauty of best of old english builders of middle ages. in respect—in ability escape formalism—he , ralph adams cram of new york considered in class in church design. sutcliffe devout member of episcopal church , designed many churches denomination. oak park has 2 examples of work, grace church , st. christopher’s.

sutcliffe designed christ church, chicago, c. 1908

sutcliffe member of chicago architects’ business association.