San Francisco County
Biographies
HENRY
KENITZER
HENRY KENITZER, an
old and honored citizen, is a native of Germany, being born in Saxony, February
14, 1827. He received his education in his native country, and studied
architecture, both theoretical and practical. After reaching manhood he
came to the United States, in May, 1849. He remained in New York several
years, and then determined to come to the Pacific coast. He sailed from
New York, Christmas Eve, 1853, on the ship Polynesia and arrived here April 11,
1843. He did not join the throng going to the mines, but began the active
practice of his profession. He associated himself with the late Reuben
Clark, and the firm of Clark & Kenitzer
were leading architects, and remained together until 1860. They
designed and had the supervision of the State Capitol at Sacramento, and then
Mr. Kenitzer admitted a partner, Mr. D. Farquharson, and the firm of Kenitzer
& Farquharson carried on a large and leading
business for ten years, until 1870, and were succeeded by the firm of Kenitzer & Raum, and they had
a large business until 1880, when Mr. Kenitzer
retired from active work, and an active experience of over a quarter of a
century, and during all this time enjoyed an enviable reputation for honesty,
integrity and ability. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity,
and a prominent Knight Templar.
Transcribed
by 9-25-06 Marilyn R. Pankey.
Source: "The Bay of San
Francisco," Vol. 2, Pages 341-342,
Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.
©
2006 Marilyn R. Pankey.