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Arthur Loomis Harmon

1878 – 1958

American architect

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Lived 1878 – 1958 (aged 79–80). Arthur Loomis Harmon was an American architect.

Arthur Loomis Harmon (July 13, 1878 – October 17, 1958) was an American architect. He is most famous as the design partner of the firm Shreve, Lamb and Harmon.

Biography He was born in Chicago in 1878 and graduated from Columbia University's School of Architecture in 1901. From 1902 to 1911, he practiced with the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White. Later, he partnered with the firm of Wallis & Goodwillie before joining Shreve and Lamb to form Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. He was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Associate member in 1935 and became a full Academician in 1944.

He died on October 17, 1958, in White Plains, New York.

Projects With the firm, he designed many landmarks that still stand today. Among them are: 740 Park Avenue, the Empire State Building, and 3 Park Avenue.

Personally, he also designed several buildings of relative fame, namely the Jerusalem International YMCA, Allerton 39th Street House, Shelton Hotel (currently the New York Marriott East Side), and Warburton House.

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1958, White Plains
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Columbia University, Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

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Who was Arthur Loomis Harmon?

American architect

When was Arthur Loomis Harmon born?

Arthur Loomis Harmon was born on 13 July 1878 in Chicago.

When did Arthur Loomis Harmon die?

Arthur Loomis Harmon died in 1958 in White Plains.

What was Arthur Loomis Harmon's occupation?

Arthur Loomis Harmon was an architect.

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Arthur Loomis Harmon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Loomis Harmon

· Wikidata: Q4799559

· DBpedia: Arthur Loomis Harmon

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