Henry Fernbach

Who is Henry Fernbach?

Henry Fernbach was an architect in New York City. Born in Breslau in Germany, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1848 or in 1855. He was Prussian of Jewish descent. He trained at the Bauakademie in Berlin. He served as Treasurer of the United Association of American Architect. Alfred Zucker and Theodore de Lemos partnered with him. He is known for his synagogue designs, mainly in the Moorish Revival architecture style. Paul J. Pelz worked as a chief draftsman for him. He designed the German Savings Bank with Edward H. Kendall.