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Popular As | Wirt C. Rowland |
Occupation | Architect |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | December 1, 1878 (Michigan) |
Birthday | December 1 |
Town/City | Michigan |
Nationality | Michigan |
Wirt C. Rowland’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Wirt C. Rowland was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Designed many of Detroit's most notable structures, such as the T. B. Rayl Company Building and the General Motors Building.
He was inspired to study architecture by a Harper's magazine article about England’s Lambeth Castle; he joined a local architecture firm as a draftsman. He was mentored by George D. Mason and Albert Kahn and both encouraged him to attend the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
He worked for several companies on major buildings without any formal training; after finishing Harvard, he became the highest-paid designer in Detroit.
He was born in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, where his father, Clinton Charles, was an engineer at the local woolen mill.
He did for Detroit what Minoru Yamasaki's architectural designs did for the skyline of New York City.