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Myron Goldsmith

1918 – 1996

American architect

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Lived 1918 – 1996 (aged 77–78). Myron Goldsmith was an American architect.

Myron Goldsmith (September 15, 1918 – July 15, 1996) was an American architect and designer. He was a student of Mies van der Rohe and Pier Luigi Nervi before designing 40 projects at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from 1955 to 1983.

Projects Plaza on Dewitt (1960) McMath–Pierce solar telescope building (1962) Brunswick Building (1965) Oakland Alameda County Coliseum (1966) Illinois Institute of Technology Academic Campus - Keating Hall, Robert A. Pritzker Science Center, John T. Rettaliata Engineering Center, Stuart Hall (1966–1971) The Republic Newspaper Office (1971) in Columbus, Indiana Ruck-a-Chucky Bridge (unbuilt) planned to cross the American River in Auburn, California northeast of Sacramento

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Exhibitions

The Unknown Mies van der Rohe and His Disciples of Modernism, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago (1986) Myron Goldsmith: Poet of Structure, Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal (1991)

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Important facts

Born
1918, New York City
Birth century
Died
1996, Chicago
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Nationality
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Awards
Fulbright Scholarship

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Myron Goldsmith?

American architect (1918–1996)

When was Myron Goldsmith born?

Myron Goldsmith was born in 1918 in New York City.

When did Myron Goldsmith die?

Myron Goldsmith died in 1996 in Chicago.

What was Myron Goldsmith's occupation?

Myron Goldsmith was an architect.

What nationality was Myron Goldsmith?

Myron Goldsmith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Myron Goldsmith

· Wikidata: Q4141384

· DBpedia: Myron Goldsmith

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