Carpenter, Newark, NJ, c. 1868-1870; Co-owner, millwork factory, Newark, NJ, c. 1870-1873; Principal, George Palliser, Architect, Bridgeport, CT, 1873-1877; Partner, Palliser, Palliser and Company, Architects, Bridgeport, CT, 1877-; The Pallisers' fame came from their pattern books that enjoyed wide circulation across the U.S.

George Palliser came from the UK, immigrating to Newark, NJ, and later relocating to Bridgeport. CT.

Shortly after arriving in Bridgeport, CT, George Palliser set up an architectural practice that was heavily patronized by the city's mayor/circus impresario, P.T. Barnum.