William Hamilton Russell (1854-1907) New York, New York (A.I.A.)

Former partner in the well known firm of Clinton & Russell, identified with the design of many early business structures in New York. A native of the city and educated in architecture at Columbia's old School of Mines. Mr. Russell entered the office of his great-uncle, James Renwick, in 1878, and continued a member of the firm of Aspinwall, Renwick & Russell until 1894, when he joined Charles W. Clinton in partnership.

From the turn of the century Clinton and Russell won recognition in designing important business structures and continued active in that field during Mr. Russell's latter years. Notable examples of the firm's works include the Hudson Terminal Buildings on Church Street, a 22-story skyscraper completed in 1896; Atlantic Mutual Building, 49 Wall Street; the old Broad and Wall Street Exchange Buildings; Consolidated Exchange Building; Tontine Building, and the U.S. Express Company Building. Clinton & Russell also designed the Whitehall Anex, Graham Court, and a number of Apartments.

Early in 1907, Mr. Russell sailed for Europe, for a much needed rest and vacation, but in July of that year death ended his career. He was fifty-three years old.