author
Henry H. (Henry Hodgman) Saylor
b. 1880
An architect-turned-editor, he spent decades bringing architecture and home design to a wide general audience. His books and magazine work helped make building, gardens, and domestic style feel approachable rather than remote.
2 Audiobooks
Making a Rose Garden
by Henry H. (Henry Hodgman) Saylor
Making a Fireplace
by Henry H. (Henry Hodgman) Saylor
About the author
Born in 1880, Henry H. Saylor studied architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked as a draftsman in Philadelphia before moving into publishing. He went on to build a long career as an editor and writer focused on architecture, design, and the home.
He edited several influential magazines over the years, including Architectural Review, Country Life in America, House & Garden, and the Journal of the American Institute of Architects. Alongside that editorial work, he wrote books for general readers on houses, fireplaces, gardens, and architectural history, helping translate professional design ideas into clear, useful language.
Saylor was also active in public and professional life. He served on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and was recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a fellow, reflecting the respect he earned not only as an author, but as an interpreter of architecture for a broad audience.