People Name: Taylor, Isaac S. Profession: Architect Category: Architecture Born/Started: Dec. 01, 1850 Died/Ended: 1917 Description: Isaac Taylor was born in Nashville, TN. He received his degrees from Saint Louis University, and worked in the office of George I. Barnett. He served as Architect-in-chief for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He is best known for his work on the Jefferson memorial in Forest Park and the Third Baptist Church, which remains a landmark at the corner of Grand and Washington Avenues. The church was built in 1885 at a cost of $75,000. |
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