Thomas Reed (architect) facts for kids

Thomas Reed (born in 1817, died in 1878) was a talented architect from Denmark. He was born on an island called Saint Croix, which was a territory belonging to Denmark at the time.

Early Life and Studies

Thomas Reed traveled a lot to learn about architecture. He studied in Germany and England, where he learned how to design buildings. In 1847, he moved to a country in South America called Colombia.

Building in Colombia

Once in Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, Thomas Reed was hired by the president, Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera, to design an important building. This building was the Colombian National Capitol, where the country's government meets to make laws.

He also designed a special prison called the Panopticon. This building was later changed in 1975 to become the Colombian National Museum, a place where people can learn about the country's history and art.

Work in Ecuador

Later, Thomas Reed traveled to another country called Ecuador. There, he became the main architect for the government, working for President Gabriel García Moreno. During this time, he designed the president's house and another prison, also named García Moreno. He also helped build several bridges.

One of his big projects in Ecuador was planning how to rebuild the town of Babahoyo. This town had been badly damaged by many fires, and Thomas Reed helped design its new layout.

Later Years

Thomas Reed passed away in 1878 in a city called Guayaquil, in Ecuador.

See also

In Spanish: Thomas Reed para niños