As per our current Database, Wallace Harrison has been died on Dec 2, 1981 (age 86).
When Wallace Harrison die, Wallace Harrison was 86 years old.
Popular As | Wallace Harrison |
Occupation | Architect |
Age | 86 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Born | September 28, 1895 (Massachusetts) |
Birthday | September 28 |
Town/City | Massachusetts |
Nationality | Massachusetts |
Wallace Harrison’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible
Wallace Harrison was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Known for public projects in New York City, including the Time-Life Building at Rockefeller Center. Served on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts from 1955 until 1959. Awarded the AIA Gold Medal in 1967.
He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, winning the Rotch Taveling Scholarship in 1922. He was elected as an Associate member in the National Academy of Design in 1938, eventually being named in 1948 a full Academician.
He co-founded the firm, Harrison & Abramovitz, with Max Abramowitz in 1941.
His parents were living in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1895, when he was born.
He was friends with Nelson Rockefeller, serving as his architectural advisor.