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Lewis Greenleaf Adams

1897 – 1977

American architect

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About Lewis Greenleaf Adams

Lived 1897 – 1977 (aged 80). Lewis Greenleaf Adams was an American architect.

Architectural career Adams joined the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter in 1931.

He was licensed in New York (1929), Connecticut (1933), New Jersey (1931), and nationally as NCARB (1940)

Within the AIA, he was the chairman of the Unification Committee in 1941, the B.A.I.D. Trustee, Director, and a trustee, president of the Diplome Society. He was a member of the Architectural League.

Adams commenced his practice in 1929, that year forming the firm of Adams & Prentice from 1929 to 1941, which shortly became the firm of Malmfeldt, Adams & Prentice and briefly Malmfeldt, Adams & Woodbridge in the early 1930s. Adams continued those firms merging with Frederick James Woodbridge the sole partner of Evans, Moore & Woodbridge in 1945 to form the firm of Adams & Woodbridge. Adams & Woodbridge estimated in 1953 to be "about 100 residences and alterations."

Works 1957–1969: 12 buildings for the Adirondack Museum, Blue Mountain Lake, New York 1958: Hamilton College Freshman Dormitory and Infirmary, Clinton, New York 1963: New York City Episcopal Church Center, New York City. 1966: Trinity Church Manning Wing, New York City. 1967: Harriet Phipps House, Girl Scouts Greater New York, New York City

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Yale University, Yale School of Architecture

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lewis Greenleaf Adams?

American architect

When was Lewis Greenleaf Adams born?

Lewis Greenleaf Adams was born on 23 November 1897 in Lenox.

When did Lewis Greenleaf Adams die?

Lewis Greenleaf Adams died on 29 November 1977 in Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York City.

What was Lewis Greenleaf Adams's occupation?

Lewis Greenleaf Adams was an architect.

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Lewis Greenleaf Adams was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lewis Greenleaf Adams

· Wikidata: Q6536618

· DBpedia: Lewis Greenleaf Adams

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