John Russell Pope
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John Russell Pope (April 24, 1874 – August 27, 1937) was an American architect whose firm is widely known for designing major public buildings, including the National Archives and Records Administration building (completed in 1935), the Jefferson Memorial (completed in 1943) and the West Building of the National Gallery of Art (completed in 1941), all in Washington, D.C.
American architect
John Russell Pope | |
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| Born | (1874-04-24)April 24, 1874 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1937(1937-08-27) (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University École des Beaux-Arts |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Sadie Jones |
| Children | Mary and Jane Pope |
| Parent(s) | John Pope, Mary Avery Loomis Pope |
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 | 1932 Los Angeles | Architectural design |
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