Robert Swain Peabody

1845–1917 (age 72)

Architect

Biography

Robert Swain Peabody partnered in the firm of Peabody and Stearns, designing libraries, clubhouses, and commercial blocks that defined Boston's late Victorian skyline.

He also guided younger architects through professional societies, supported art and preservation projects, and visited Mount Auburn to reflect on the interplay of architecture and landscape.