He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Kelley) Powell. He is the husband of Regina Angela Gillmeyer. During the Civil War he served the Union as chief engineer of the 8th Army Corps. He was an architect. His works in St. Joseph include the Tootle Opera House, Mount Mora Cemetery, and the entryway to Krug Park. He designed several hundred residences in St. Joseph, including the Harris-Hamilton Residence at 1423 Francis and the Shireman Residence at 120 S. 15th Street. Powell also designed buildings elsewhere across northern Missouri, as well as in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Dakota Territory, and Colorado. Angelo Powell made a significant contribution to St. Joseph's landscape as one of American's architectural treasures.
"History of Buchanan County, Missouri" - W. Angelo Powell, architect, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born January 7, 1828. His early education was received in his
native city, after which he attended school in Philadelphia. His parents were desirous that he should fit himself for the Presbyterian Ministry, and were about to send him to Princeton, New Jersey, for that purpose. For winters he studied medicine with the celebrated Dr. Smith, of Baltimore, with a view of becoming a practitioner. However, he abandoned this idea, and commenced the study of architecture in New York City, under Minard Lafever, continuing five years. After this, for a time, he pursued his vocation in that city. Returning to Baltimore, he studied civil engineering under Mr. Lathrop, and assisted in the topography of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Piedmont and Grafton. Next he became associated with Robert Mills, an architect on public buildings at Washington, D.C., which partnership existed from 1847 to 1853. During this time he made the designs for the extension of the United States Capitol, the Washington National Monument, Marine Hospital and other public buildings. He again returned to Baltimore and was in the architectural business with his brothers until 1857, when they went to New York City and Mr. Powell came to Cincinnati, Ohio. He had many warm friends in Washington and Baltimore, and as a result carried several introductory letters to prominent citizens of Cincinnati, which proved very beneficial. He soon had large offices, employed thirteen draughtsmen and did a very flourishing business until the breaking out of the war, when he lost $6,000. Becoming acquainted with Generals McClellan and Rosecrans, he was prevailed upon to accompany the latter into Virginia, and continued as engineer through the war, receiving a captain's commission and was mustered out as Colonel. He was with Generals Cook, Schenck, Piatt, Siegel and others. He planned and built the fortifications at Harper's Ferry, Winchester and other points. Was in twenty four engagements, once was slightly wounded, and his horse shot from under him, and was twice captured. The first time it was a question of life or death, and he shot his captor. On the second occasion, he passed through the lines at Harper's Ferry on a pass from General A. P. Hill as a doctor. After the war, he became civil engineer for a large mining company at Nashville, Tennessee, and was also interested in oil wells. Mr. Powell speculated with disastrous results financially. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and finding the city full of architects, turned towards Missouri. Arriving in the autumn of 1866, he located in St. Joseph. Friends in the East advised him not to go so far West, as the country was not sufficiently advanced to afford him employment. Since locating here, he has designed some of the best buildings in the Western country. Mr. Powell has been practicing his profession upwards of thirty three years, and if attention and ability deserves its rewards, he is certainly worthy. Quite a number of young men have studied architecture and engineering with him. Two of them are practicing in Eastern cities. In his early practice he knew all the architects in the United States, then about a dozen. In his day architecture and civil engineering were studied and practiced jointly as one profession. Mr. Powell is a healthy, robust man; was never sick but once, and in that instance, on account of privation in the army. Is of a jovial disposition, a brilliant conversationalist, a close student and keeps up with the times in matters pertaining to his profession. Belongs to a long lived race of Marylanders. He was married in 1857, to Miss Celia Gillmyer, of Hagerstown, Maryland. They have seven chidren now living. Lelia E., is the wife of William Noyes, of St. Joseph, and they have one child.
"History of Buchanan County, Missouri" - W. Angelo Powell, architect, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born January 7, 1828. His early education was received in his
native city, after which he attended school in Philadelphia. His parents were desirous that he should fit himself for the Presbyterian Ministry, and were about to send him to Princeton, New Jersey, for that purpose. For winters he studied medicine with the celebrated Dr. Smith, of Baltimore, with a view of becoming a practitioner. However, he abandoned this idea, and commenced the study of architecture in New York City, under Minard Lafever, continuing five years. After this, for a time, he pursued his vocation in that city. Returning to Baltimore, he studied civil engineering under Mr. Lathrop, and assisted in the topography of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Piedmont and Grafton. Next he became associated with Robert Mills, an architect on public buildings at Washington, D.C., which partnership existed from 1847 to 1853. During this time he made the designs for the extension of the United States Capitol, the Washington National Monument, Marine Hospital and other public buildings. He again returned to Baltimore and was in the architectural business with his brothers until 1857, when they went to New York City and Mr. Powell came to Cincinnati, Ohio. He had many warm friends in Washington and Baltimore, and as a result carried several introductory letters to prominent citizens of Cincinnati, which proved very beneficial. He soon had large offices, employed thirteen draughtsmen and did a very flourishing business until the breaking out of the war, when he lost $6,000. Becoming acquainted with Generals McClellan and Rosecrans, he was prevailed upon to accompany the latter into Virginia, and continued as engineer through the war, receiving a captain's commission and was mustered out as Colonel. He was with Generals Cook, Schenck, Piatt, Siegel and others. He planned and built the fortifications at Harper's Ferry, Winchester and other points. Was in twenty four engagements, once was slightly wounded, and his horse shot from under him, and was twice captured. The first time it was a question of life or death, and he shot his captor. On the second occasion, he passed through the lines at Harper's Ferry on a pass from General A. P. Hill as a doctor. After the war, he became civil engineer for a large mining company at Nashville, Tennessee, and was also interested in oil wells. Mr. Powell speculated with disastrous results financially. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and finding the city full of architects, turned towards Missouri. Arriving in the autumn of 1866, he located in St. Joseph. Friends in the East advised him not to go so far West, as the country was not sufficiently advanced to afford him employment. Since locating here, he has designed some of the best buildings in the Western country. Mr. Powell has been practicing his profession upwards of thirty three years, and if attention and ability deserves its rewards, he is certainly worthy. Quite a number of young men have studied architecture and engineering with him. Two of them are practicing in Eastern cities. In his early practice he knew all the architects in the United States, then about a dozen. In his day architecture and civil engineering were studied and practiced jointly as one profession. Mr. Powell is a healthy, robust man; was never sick but once, and in that instance, on account of privation in the army. Is of a jovial disposition, a brilliant conversationalist, a close student and keeps up with the times in matters pertaining to his profession. Belongs to a long lived race of Marylanders. He was married in 1857, to Miss Celia Gillmyer, of Hagerstown, Maryland. They have seven chidren now living. Lelia E., is the wife of William Noyes, of St. Joseph, and they have one child.
He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Kelley) Powell. He is the husband of Regina Angela Gillmeyer. During the Civil War he served the Union as chief engineer of the 8th Army Corps. He was an architect. His works in St. Joseph include the Tootle Opera House, Mount Mora Cemetery, and the entryway to Krug Park. He designed several hundred residences in St. Joseph, including the Harris-Hamilton Residence at 1423 Francis and the Shireman Residence at 120 S. 15th Street. Powell also designed buildings elsewhere across northern Missouri, as well as in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Dakota Territory, and Colorado. Angelo Powell made a significant contribution to St. Joseph's landscape as one of American's architectural treasures.
"History of Buchanan County, Missouri" - W. Angelo Powell, architect, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born January 7, 1828. His early education was received in his
native city, after which he attended school in Philadelphia. His parents were desirous that he should fit himself for the Presbyterian Ministry, and were about to send him to Princeton, New Jersey, for that purpose. For winters he studied medicine with the celebrated Dr. Smith, of Baltimore, with a view of becoming a practitioner. However, he abandoned this idea, and commenced the study of architecture in New York City, under Minard Lafever, continuing five years. After this, for a time, he pursued his vocation in that city. Returning to Baltimore, he studied civil engineering under Mr. Lathrop, and assisted in the topography of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Piedmont and Grafton. Next he became associated with Robert Mills, an architect on public buildings at Washington, D.C., which partnership existed from 1847 to 1853. During this time he made the designs for the extension of the United States Capitol, the Washington National Monument, Marine Hospital and other public buildings. He again returned to Baltimore and was in the architectural business with his brothers until 1857, when they went to New York City and Mr. Powell came to Cincinnati, Ohio. He had many warm friends in Washington and Baltimore, and as a result carried several introductory letters to prominent citizens of Cincinnati, which proved very beneficial. He soon had large offices, employed thirteen draughtsmen and did a very flourishing business until the breaking out of the war, when he lost $6,000. Becoming acquainted with Generals McClellan and Rosecrans, he was prevailed upon to accompany the latter into Virginia, and continued as engineer through the war, receiving a captain's commission and was mustered out as Colonel. He was with Generals Cook, Schenck, Piatt, Siegel and others. He planned and built the fortifications at Harper's Ferry, Winchester and other points. Was in twenty four engagements, once was slightly wounded, and his horse shot from under him, and was twice captured. The first time it was a question of life or death, and he shot his captor. On the second occasion, he passed through the lines at Harper's Ferry on a pass from General A. P. Hill as a doctor. After the war, he became civil engineer for a large mining company at Nashville, Tennessee, and was also interested in oil wells. Mr. Powell speculated with disastrous results financially. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and finding the city full of architects, turned towards Missouri. Arriving in the autumn of 1866, he located in St. Joseph. Friends in the East advised him not to go so far West, as the country was not sufficiently advanced to afford him employment. Since locating here, he has designed some of the best buildings in the Western country. Mr. Powell has been practicing his profession upwards of thirty three years, and if attention and ability deserves its rewards, he is certainly worthy. Quite a number of young men have studied architecture and engineering with him. Two of them are practicing in Eastern cities. In his early practice he knew all the architects in the United States, then about a dozen. In his day architecture and civil engineering were studied and practiced jointly as one profession. Mr. Powell is a healthy, robust man; was never sick but once, and in that instance, on account of privation in the army. Is of a jovial disposition, a brilliant conversationalist, a close student and keeps up with the times in matters pertaining to his profession. Belongs to a long lived race of Marylanders. He was married in 1857, to Miss Celia Gillmyer, of Hagerstown, Maryland. They have seven chidren now living. Lelia E., is the wife of William Noyes, of St. Joseph, and they have one child.
"History of Buchanan County, Missouri" - W. Angelo Powell, architect, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born January 7, 1828. His early education was received in his
native city, after which he attended school in Philadelphia. His parents were desirous that he should fit himself for the Presbyterian Ministry, and were about to send him to Princeton, New Jersey, for that purpose. For winters he studied medicine with the celebrated Dr. Smith, of Baltimore, with a view of becoming a practitioner. However, he abandoned this idea, and commenced the study of architecture in New York City, under Minard Lafever, continuing five years. After this, for a time, he pursued his vocation in that city. Returning to Baltimore, he studied civil engineering under Mr. Lathrop, and assisted in the topography of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Piedmont and Grafton. Next he became associated with Robert Mills, an architect on public buildings at Washington, D.C., which partnership existed from 1847 to 1853. During this time he made the designs for the extension of the United States Capitol, the Washington National Monument, Marine Hospital and other public buildings. He again returned to Baltimore and was in the architectural business with his brothers until 1857, when they went to New York City and Mr. Powell came to Cincinnati, Ohio. He had many warm friends in Washington and Baltimore, and as a result carried several introductory letters to prominent citizens of Cincinnati, which proved very beneficial. He soon had large offices, employed thirteen draughtsmen and did a very flourishing business until the breaking out of the war, when he lost $6,000. Becoming acquainted with Generals McClellan and Rosecrans, he was prevailed upon to accompany the latter into Virginia, and continued as engineer through the war, receiving a captain's commission and was mustered out as Colonel. He was with Generals Cook, Schenck, Piatt, Siegel and others. He planned and built the fortifications at Harper's Ferry, Winchester and other points. Was in twenty four engagements, once was slightly wounded, and his horse shot from under him, and was twice captured. The first time it was a question of life or death, and he shot his captor. On the second occasion, he passed through the lines at Harper's Ferry on a pass from General A. P. Hill as a doctor. After the war, he became civil engineer for a large mining company at Nashville, Tennessee, and was also interested in oil wells. Mr. Powell speculated with disastrous results financially. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and finding the city full of architects, turned towards Missouri. Arriving in the autumn of 1866, he located in St. Joseph. Friends in the East advised him not to go so far West, as the country was not sufficiently advanced to afford him employment. Since locating here, he has designed some of the best buildings in the Western country. Mr. Powell has been practicing his profession upwards of thirty three years, and if attention and ability deserves its rewards, he is certainly worthy. Quite a number of young men have studied architecture and engineering with him. Two of them are practicing in Eastern cities. In his early practice he knew all the architects in the United States, then about a dozen. In his day architecture and civil engineering were studied and practiced jointly as one profession. Mr. Powell is a healthy, robust man; was never sick but once, and in that instance, on account of privation in the army. Is of a jovial disposition, a brilliant conversationalist, a close student and keeps up with the times in matters pertaining to his profession. Belongs to a long lived race of Marylanders. He was married in 1857, to Miss Celia Gillmyer, of Hagerstown, Maryland. They have seven chidren now living. Lelia E., is the wife of William Noyes, of St. Joseph, and they have one child.
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