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George Howe

American architect and educator (1886-1955) · United States · On the map · Architects · Died at 68

George Howe (1886-1955) was an American architect and educator, and an early convert to the International style. His personal residence, High Hollow (1914-1917), established the standard for house design in the Philadelphia region through the early 20th century.

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Rome Prize

About this person

His partnership with William Lescaze yielded the design of Philadelphia's PSFS Building (1930-32), considered the first International style skyscraper built in the United States.

Country
United States
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1955 · aged 68