# Charles Bulfinch — Sticks and Stones character guide

> Charles Bulfinch in Sticks and Stones by Lewis Mumford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Bulfinch

**First appearance:** 0035-iii

## Who they are

Early American architect of the Federal style, designed Massachusetts State House.

## Relationships

### [Samuel McIntire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/characters/samuel_mcintire)

_professional_

They were contemporary architects in New England, with McIntire's woodwork complementing Bulfinch's Federal-style designs.

## In the story

### [The Classical Myth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/chapters/iii-the-classical-myth)

A merchant's son who became a leading architect, designing the first monument on Bunker Hill.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/chapters/ii)

A merchant's son who repaired his father's house, toured Europe, and returned to a lucrative practice including the first Bunker Hill monument and Boston's first theater.

### [IV: The Diaspora of the Pioneer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/chapters/iv-the-diaspora-of-the-pioneer)

His Court House in Newburyport is cited as an example of historic architecture being demolished or 'improved' under the pioneer's influence.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/chapters/ii)

Bulfinch's Court House in Newburyport is referenced as an example of fine architecture that was demolished or 'improved' under the tide of traffic.

### [Biographical Studies](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sticks_and_stones_se/chapters/iii-biographical-studies)

Subject of 'The Life and Letters of Charles Bulfinch' by Ellen Susan Bulfinch.

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