Editing Calvert Vaux (section)

==U.S. citizenship, affiliations, and publishing==
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In 1856, he gained U.S. citizenship and became identified with New York City's artistic community, “the guild,” joining the [[National Academy of Design]], as well as the [[Century Association|Century Club]]. 

In 1857, he became one of the founding members of the [[American Institute of Architects]]. 

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Also in 1857, Vaux published ''Villas and Cottages,'' which was an influential [[pattern book]] that determined the standards for “Victorian Gothic” architecture. 

These particular writings revealed his acknowledgment and tribute to [[John Ruskin|Ruskin]] and [[Ralph Waldo Emerson]], as well as to his former partner Downing. These people, among others, influenced him intellectually and in his design path.