Howard Hoppin

Howard Hoppin (1856–1940) was an American architect from Providence, Rhode Island.

Hoppin began his architectural practice in Providence in the late 1870s. Early on, he developed a specialty in small churches. He worked alone until 1890, when he was joined by Spencer P. Read and his brother, Francis L. V. Hoppin. The new firm was known as Hoppin, Read & Hoppin. They worked together until 1896, when Francis left to found the firm of Hoppin & Koen in New York City. It was at this time that Hoppin took Edward F. Ely (1858-1920) into the firm, as Hoppin & Ely. In 1907, Ely left to become a member of the city's Board of Park Commissioners. At this point, Frederick E. Field became partner. This arrangement lasted until 1922, when Thomas J. Hill Peirce, joined, the firm becoming Hoppin, Field & Peirce. It was dissolved within a few years, at which point Hoppin appears to have retired.

In private practice, before 1890:

As Hoppin, Read & Hoppin, 1890-1896:

As Hoppin & Ely, 1896-1907:

As Hoppin & Field, 1907-1922:

As Hoppin, Field & Peirce, 1922-?:

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