This book is a biography of Solomon Willard, a prominent American architect and builder who played a key role in the construction of many iconic buildings in the Northeastern United States in the early 19th century. It covers his early life and education, his apprenticeships in various trades, and his contributions to the design and construction of buildings such as the Bunker Hill Monument and the Quincy Market. With its detailed research and insightful analysis, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American architecture and construction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.