Alpheus C. Morse

Biography

Alpheus C. Morse (1818–1893) pursued architecture and scholarship with equal ardor, contributing to the design of civic buildings and educating a new generation of Rhode Island citizens about the power of fine form.

His appreciation for classical ideals and thoughtful proportion left a lasting mark on the architectural landscape around Providence, and he is remembered at Swan Point Cemetery among colleagues and students who admired his steady intellect.