Minoru Yamasaki: Architect Minoru Yamasaki (December 1, 1913- February 6, 1986) was born in America to Japanese immigrants and faced vicious anti-Japanese sentiment after World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Yamasaki turned the hatred he received into...
Alva Vanderbilt Belmont Suffrage Activist, Building and Designing Three Homes, Mother A socialite, suffragist, and woman of power are a few words to describe Alva Belmont. Alva is most known for her help and support of women’s suffrage. She had vital financial...
Frederick Law Olmsted Landscape Architect, Writer Frederick Law Olmsted (April 26, 1822-August 28, 1903) had many different careers, hobbies, and odd jobs before he found his calling. It was difficult for Olmsted to find what he was truly passionate about, as he was...
