J. André Fouilhoux

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Jacques André Fouilhoux
Born(1879-09-27)September 27, 1879
Paris, France
DiedJune 20, 1945(1945-06-20) (aged 65)
New York City, New York
NationalityFrench
Alma materEcole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures, University of Paris (Sorbonne)
OccupationArchitect
SpouseJean Butler Clark
AwardsAmerican Institute of Architects New York Chapter
BuildingsTribune Tower, Rockefeller Center, Daily News Building

Jacques André Fouilhoux (September 27, 1879 – June 20, 1945) was a French-born American architect.[1] He is most well known for his work on Tribune Tower (Chicago) and Rockefeller Center, early skyscrapers such as the Daily News Building and RCA Building.[2][3]

References[change | change source]

  1. The New York Times. (July 21, 1945). l "Fall Kills Fouilhoux, Architect; Designed Fair Trylon, Perisphere". The New York Times, p. 1. Accessed August 18, 2020.
  2. Commission on Chicago Historical and Architectural Landmarks. (1986). "Tribune Tower: 435 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois". [Preliminary Staff Summary of Information]. Accessed April 23, 2020
  3. Cohen, Barbara, Steven Heller and Seymour Chwast. (1989). Trylon and Perisphere. New York: Harry N. Abrams. Accessed August 18, 2020.