About Carolyn Geise
Born 1935. Carolyn Geise is an American architect.
Carolyn Lee Geise (born September 8, 1935) is an American architect, developer, and community organizer.
Biography Geise was born Carolyn Lee Deuter in Olympia, Washington on September 8, 1935; and grew up there and in Seattle. She attended Franklin High School in Seattle.
After graduating, she became the 21st woman registered as an architect in the state of Washington. She initially worked for Ralph Anderson, and then began work with Jane Hastings as one of Seattle's first women-owned design firms. In 2005, the Seattle City Council proclaimed May as "Carolyn Geise Neighborhood Month" in recognition of her work, and named the plaza at the top of the Cistern Steps in Belltown "Carolyn Geise Plaza".
Geise was elected Commissioner in Island County in 2015. Baxter residence, Vashon Island (2010–12) Source:
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American architect (born 1935)
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