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March 12, 1873, he received his graduation certificate, making him the first person to receive a Degree in Architecture in the United States. In 1914,
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honored him with the title of "Master Architect." He is associated with the design of several sites listed on the
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from 1873 - 1910, creating the department and its curriculum. In 1890, he established the first curriculum in
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An extension of the Dewey decimal system of classification applied to architecture and building.
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Simplified formulas and tables for floors, joists and beams; roofs, rafters and purlins
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He served the University of Illinois for 45 years, from 1872 - 1917. He chaired the
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The University of Illinois Buildings by Nathan Clifford Ricker Thematic Nomination
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in 1885 was the first book published by a University of Illinois faculty member.
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June 24, 1843. In 1875, he was married to Mary Carter Steele of
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Elementary Graphical Statics and Construction of Trussed Roofs
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Elementary Graphical Statics and Construction of Trussed Roofs
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A study of base and bearing plates for columns and beams
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Establishing Architecture at the University of Illinois
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University of Illinois School of Architecture alumni
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Nathan Ricker
Acton, Maine
Architect
D.Arch
University of Illinois
Acton, Maine
Galesburg, Illinois

Department of Architecture
architectural engineering
College of Engineering
LCCN
06-46611

Alpha Rho Chi
National Historical Register
Champaign County, Illinois
Altgeld Hall
Harker Hall
Kenney Gym
Natural History Building
Urbana, Illinois


LCCN
ca09-5085
LCCN
06-46611
LCCN
01-8168

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