Christian Triebel

Christian Triebel (6 November 1714 – 16 April 1798) was a German master carpenter. He helped build several notable buildings in the Moravian community in today's Winston-Salem and Old Salem, North Carolina, and elsewhere in the state. These buildings are some of the few that have survived. One of his most notable works is the Single Brothers' House, which was completed in 1769.[1]

Christian Triebel
Born6 November 1714
Germany
Died16 April 1798(1798-04-16) (aged 83)
North Carolina, U.S.

Early life

Triebel was born in Germany in 1714 and grew up in Henneberg. In his memoir, he stated he was a rambunctious youth, but after beginning an affiliation with the Moravian Church, he lived a pious life.[1]

Career

In 1754, Rasp emigrated to Bethlehem in the Pennsylvania Colony. He moved shortly thereafter to Wachovia, Province of North Carolina,[1] around the same time as master stonemason Melchior Rasp,[2] arriving in October 1755.[1]

In January 1766, he was requested to assist in the construction of a new Moravian settlement in Old Salem, North Carolina, beginning with a home for the builders. He was helped by his apprentice, Strahle (Strehle).[1]

His final project, in 1786, was the Single Sisters' House.[1]

Selected works
Single Brothers' House, Old Salem, North Carolina

Triebel was partly responsible for the construction of the following buildings:[1]

  • First House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina (1767)[4]
  • Single Brothers' House, Old Salem, North Carolina (1769)
  • Single Sisters' House, Old Salem, North Carolina (1786)

Personal life

Triebel built his home, at the corner of Academy and Main streets in Old Salem, in 1774. Part of the agreement with the Congregational Council, who owned the lot, was that he would allow the night watchmen to occupy an upstairs room.[1]

In October 1778, Triebel broke his leg while working on a mill in Bethabara (now Winston-Salem). The injury restricted him for the rest of his life. He retired around 1787.[1]

Death

Triebel died in 1798, aged 83.[1][5] He is interred in Salem Moravian God's Acre in Winston-Salem.

References
  1. "Triebel, Christian (1714-1798)". ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. "Rasp, Melchior (1715-1785)". ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. "Summerhouse 1759 Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  4. "First House". ncarchitects.lib.ncsu.edu. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  5. "Triebel Christian | Salem Congregation". www.salemcongregation.org. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
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