Résumé

Draftsman, H.L. Larzelere, Architect, Rochester, NY, 1900. Larzelere had an office in Room #634 of the Granite Building in 1900. Seven Rochester architects maintained offices in the Granite Block in 1900. (See Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1900, p. 859.) H.L. Larzelere designed a number of churches, including the 1st Baptist Church, Fulton, NY, Charlotte Methodist Episcopal Church, Charlotte, NY, and a Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NY. In 1901, Vanderbilt worked for an architect whose address was 62 West Avenue in Rochester. (See Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1901, p. 817.)

Vanderbilt "rem'd to Norfolk, Va," according to the Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1902, (p. 795). He did not appear in the Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1903.

Draftsman, J.G. and J.W. Cutler, Architects, Rochester, NY, 1904-1905. The Cutlers occupied Room #216 in the Cutler Building in Rocheser. (See Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1904, p. 811 and Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1905, p. 922.) Six architectural firms, including that of the noted designer Claude F. Bragdon (1866-1946) (in Room #104), had offices in the Cutler Building in 1905.

J.V. Vanderbilt, Architect, Rochester, NY, c. 1906. Vanderbilt produced at least one competition entry for the gravestone of a lady illustrated in the American Architect and Building Newson 09/08/1906.

Draftsman, US Government, Washington, DC, 1907-1912.

Head Draftsman/Designer, Hewitt and Brown, Architects, Minneapolis, MN, c. 1912-1924.

Principal, J.V. Vanderbilt, Architect, Minneapolis, MN, 1924- . Vandebilt had an office at 1645 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis between 1927 and 1930, at least. (See Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1927, p. 2361.)

Partner, [Carl J.] Bard and Vanderbilt, Architects and Engineers, Minneapolis, MN, 1929- .

Vanderbilt still was in practice by himself in 1956, when he maintained an office at his residence, 2612 West 45th Street. (See Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1956, p. 90.) He continued to practice at his residence in 1959. (See Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1959, p. 116.)

Professional Activities

Member, American Institute of Architects, 1921-1931.

Relocation

Joseph Victor Vanderbilt made his home in Rochester, NY, between 1899 and 1901, at least. Between 1899 and 1901, he boarded at 45 Post Street in Rochester, NY, with his mother, Mary E. Vanderbilt, a widow. (See Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1899, p. 769, Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1900, p. 780 and Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1901, p. 817.)

He relocated to Norfolk, VA, during 1902-1903, before returning to Rochester between 1904 and 1905.

Vanderbilt, listed as a "house architect," in the NY State Census of 1905, resided at 10 Matthews Street in Rochester, NY, with his wife and mother. He worked for the firm of J.G. and J.M. Cutler in 1905. In 1905 Vanderbilt lived nearby to another architect, whose name was handwritten illegibly in the NY Census as "D.M. Durne." Durne lived on Matthews Street with his wife, Nellie. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Rochester Ward 06; County: Monroe; Page: 50, accessed 01/22/2020.)

The Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1906, p. 889, indicated thatJ.Victor Vanderbilt had "rem'd to St Paul Minn." His mother remained in Rochester in 1906, boarding at 163 Post Street. He remained in Saint Paul for a brief time, part of 1906 and 1907. A note in the Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Directory, 1907, said "Vanderbilt, Joseph V., moved to Washington, DC." (See Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Directory, 1907, p. 1875.)

A note in the Rochester, New York, City Directory, 1908, (p. 925), indicated that his mother "remd to Washington DC" in that year, indicating that she likely joined her son and his wife there. Vanderbilt lived with his wife and mother at 3475 Holmead Place in Washington, DC, in 1910. The architect probably lived in Washington, DC, for at least two years, 1910-1912, while we worked for the US Government. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_155; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0205; FHL microfilm: 1374168, accessed 01/22/2020.)

He moved to Minneapolis, MN, by 1912. In that year, he lived at 2608 West 45th Street, while he worked as a draftsman for Hewitt and Brown, Architects. (See Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1912, p. 1913.)

In 09/1918, Vanderbilt lived at 2612 West 45th Street in Minneapolis, where he would remain for many years. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Hennepin; Roll: 1675686; Draft Board: 13, accessed 01/22/2020.) The Vanderbilt household included in 1930: Eleanor, (wife), Eleanor (daughter), Cornelius (son), Ruth M. (daughter), Margery E. (daughter), Muriel (daughter) and Mary E. Vanderbilt (his mother), all living at 2612 West 45th Street. In 1940, Vanderbilt continued to reside at this address with his wife Eleanor and two daughters, Eleanor R. and Muriel. They owned their residence that had a value of $4,000 in 1940, down $1,000 from its value in 1930. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01993; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-417, accessed 01/22/2020.)

Vanderbilt was buried in the Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Parents

His parents were J. Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mary E. Vanderbilt (born c. 1847 in NY). Joseph was his mother's only child, according to the 1910 US Census.

Spouse

He wed Eleanor Saint Clair Hinds (born c. 1880 in NY) on 10/31/1904 in Rochester, NY. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index, accessed 01/22/2020.)

Children

He and Eleanor had the following children: Eleanor R. Vanderbilt (born c. 1907 in NY), Cornelius J. Vanderbilt (born c. 1910 in NY), Ruth M. Vanderbilt (born c. 1910 in NY), Margery E. Vanderbilt (born c. 1912 in DC), and Muriel Vanderbilt (born c. 1914 in MN).

Biographical Notes

Episcopal Diocese of New York baptismal records indicated that Vanderbilt was born on 10/22/1877. He was baptised at the Church of the Holy Innocents in Harlem, New York. His World War I draft registration card listed his birth date as 10/22/1878. The Minnesota Death Index listed it as 10/22/1877.

In 1918, at age 40, Vanderbilt was described on his World War I draft registration card as being tall and slender with blue eyes and dark hair. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Hennepin; Roll: 1675686; Draft Board: 13, accessed 01/22/2020.)

The 1940 Census indicated that all four members of the Vanderbilt Household had attended college. Joseph had attended five years, Eleanor, two, Eleanor R., two, and Muriel, four. (See Ancestry.com, Source Citation Year: 1940; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01993; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-417, accessed 01/22/2020.)

SSN: 520-20-7415.

• Minneapolis, MN (Architect's Death)
  Minneapolis, MN 55403

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