C. B. J. Snyder
Charles B.J. Snyder | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of School Buildings | |
| In office 1891–1923 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Debevoise |
| Succeeded by | William H. Gompert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1860 Stillwater, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 1945 (aged 85) Babylon, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Harriet Katharine de Vries
(m. 1889) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Cooper Union |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Design and construction of New York City public schools |
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Charles B. J. Snyder (November 4, 1860 – November 14, 1945) was an American architect, architectural engineer, and mechanical engineer in the field of urban school building design and construction. He is widely recognized for his leadership, innovation, and transformation of school building construction process, design, and quality during his tenure as Superintendent of School Buildings for the New York City Board of Education between 1891 and 1923.