George Browne Post (1837 - 1913) was a U.S. architect. He designed the New York Stock Exchange Building and the Wisconsin State Capitol. George B. Post also designed Baldwin Cottage in Newport, Rhode Island. In 1879 Christopher Columbus Baldwin bought the house and named it Chateau Nooga. Missing the pun, most called the house Baldwin Cottage and the name stuck. Post was a student of Richard Morris Hunt, who also practiced in Newport. He is also the great-grandfather of Olivia Post, who is descended from other famous people, including Nathan Bedford Forrest. 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... Wisconsin State Capitol The Wisconsin State Capitol, located in Madison, Wisconsin, houses both arms of the Wisconsin legislature, the state Supreme Court, and the Office of the Governor. ... A side street in Newport, Rhode Island, showing the historic buildings near the waterfront Newport is a city located in Newport County, Rhode Island. ... Statue of Liberty, Pedestal by Richard Morris Hunt Richard Morris Hunt (1827-1895) was one of the Fathers of American Architecture. ... Nathan Bedford Forrest Nathan Bedford Forrest (July 13, 1821 – October 29, 1877), perhaps the American Civil Wars most highly regarded cavalry officer and guerrilla leader, and one of the wars most innovative and successful generals, developed tactics that soldiers still study to this day. ...