About Abraham Salm
Lived 1857 – 1915 (aged 58). Abraham Salm was a Dutch architect and military officer.
Abraham Salm (26 March 1857, Amsterdam - 13 June 1915, Amsterdam), was a Dutch architect.
Biography Amsterdam Herengracht 380–382, today the headquarters of the NIOD (library and center for war documentation). The building was designed and signed by Abraham Salm. On the right his signature: A. Salm GBzn Architect
He was born in Amsterdam as the son of the architect , whom he assisted. Together they visited the Exposition Universelle (1878) in Paris, and afterwards in 1880 he returned to Amsterdam where he became his father's partner. From 1898 to 1912 he was founding chairman of the Amsterdam architectural society Maatschappij tot Bevordering der Bouwkunst.
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Who was Abraham Salm?
Dutch architect (1857-1915)
When was Abraham Salm born?
Abraham Salm was born on 26 March 1857 in Amsterdam.
When did Abraham Salm die?
Abraham Salm died on 13 July 1915 in Amsterdam.
What was Abraham Salm's occupation?
Abraham Salm was an architect and military officer.
What nationality was Abraham Salm?
Abraham Salm was Dutch.
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· DBpedia: Abraham Salm (architect)
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