Cyrus Pinkney was the architect who originated the Gotham Style. Most of Old Gotham was designed by him.
History
Little is known about Cyrus Pinkney. After appearing in the court of Solomon Wayne as an assault victim. He then showed Judge Wayne his portfolio of architectural sketches. The drawings, based on religious beliefs, inspired the Judge greatly. Wayne then went forth promoting them.
Pinkney died while still a young man, on the eve of his fortieth birthday.
In other media
- In Batman: Arkham City, Penguin has taken over Cyrus Pinkney's Institute for Natural History and is using it as his own personal museum.