Anna Pendleton Schenck facts for kids
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Anna Pendleton Schenck
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| Born | January 8, 1874 Brooklyn, NY
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| Died | April 29, 1915 (aged 41) Manhattan, New York
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| Occupation | Architect |
Anna Pendleton Schenck (born January 8, 1874 – died April 29, 1915) was an important architect. She made history with her business partner, Marcia Mead. Together, they started the very first architectural firm run by women in New York City in 1914.
Biography
Anna Pendleton Schenck was born on January 8, 1874. Her birthplace was Brooklyn, New York. Her parents were Noah Hunt Schenck and Ann Pierce Pendleton.
Anna went to Columbia University. She was one of the first women to graduate from this university. Later, she continued her studies in Paris. There, she learned from a teacher named Aubertin.
In March 1914, Schenck and Marcia Mead opened their own company. It was an architectural firm. This means they designed buildings and other structures. They worked on several projects together.
- They designed country houses in New York and New Jersey.
- They also created a neighborhood center for children.
- Another project was the Ellen Memorial Homes in Washington, D.C.
In March 1915, they won a special award. They received "first honor" for their idea of a neighborhood center. This award was given by the Chicago City Club. Their design was for a center in the Bronx, New York.
Sadly, Anna Schenck died on April 29, 1915. She passed away from pneumonia at New York Hospital. Even after Anna's death, Marcia Mead kept the firm's name. For several years, it was still known as Schenck and Mead.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Pendleton Schenck para niños
