Joseph Urban

Biography

Joseph Urban, born in 1872 in Austria, brought a cosmopolitan eye to American architecture and stage design, merging bold colors with sweeping forms to create unforgettable theatrical settings. His work on Broadway productions and civic buildings reflected a joie de vivre that helped define the skyline and cultural life of the era.

Urban’s legacy of elegance and innovation continued through his buildings and scenic art, and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery keeps him among the creative minds who shaped early twentieth-century America.