Edward Durell Stone Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Edward Durell Stone
Stone (center) viewing a model of NASA's Electronics Research Center, 1964
Born	(1902-03-09)March 9, 1902 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Died	August 6, 1978(1978-08-06) (aged 76) New York City, New York, United States
Nationality	American
Alma mater	University of Arkansas, Harvard University, MIT
Occupation	Architect

Buildings	Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art, Kennedy Center, 2 Columbus Circle, First Canadian Place, Aon Center

Edward Durell Stone (born March 9, 1902 – died August 6, 1978) was a famous American architect. He was known for designing many buildings in a modernist style during the 1950s and 1960s. His designs often featured unique patterns and textures.

North Carolina State Legislative Building in Raleigh, North Carolina (1960)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C. (1962)

The Uptown Campus of the State University of New York at Albany (1962)

Busch Stadium (1966), home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team from 1966-2005

Edward Durell Stone's Early Life and Education
Designing Famous Buildings
- Iconic Projects You Might Know
- Other Notable Buildings by Stone
Awards and Honors
- Important Recognitions
- Architectural Awards for His Designs
Gallery
Images for kids
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Edward Durell Stone's Early Life and Education

Edward Durell Stone was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He studied architecture at several well-known universities. These included the University of Arkansas, Harvard University, and the MIT. This strong education helped him become a very skilled architect.

Designing Famous Buildings

Edward Durell Stone designed many important and well-known buildings. His work can be seen all over the United States and even in other countries. He often used interesting patterns and screens in his designs.

Iconic Projects You Might Know

One of his most famous early projects was helping design Radio City Music Hall in New York City in 1932. This building is still a very popular place for shows today.

He also worked on the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in 1937. This museum is famous for its collection of modern art.

In Washington, D.C., he designed the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 1962. This center is a major place for concerts, plays, and other performances.

Another big project was the North Carolina State Legislative Building in Raleigh, North Carolina, built in 1960. This is where the state's laws are made.

He also designed Busch Memorial Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1962. This stadium was home to the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team for many years. It was later taken down in 2005.

Stone's designs often stood out. For example, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India (1954), has a unique look with its decorative screens.

Other Notable Buildings by Stone

El Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama (1946)
Stanford Medical Center, Palo Alto, California (1955)
U.S. Pavilion at the Expo 58, Brussels, Belgium (1957)
National Geographic Society Building, Washington, D.C. (1961)
State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York (1962)
General Motors Building, New York City (1964)
Aon Center, Chicago, Illinois (1972)
First Canadian Place, Toronto, Ontario (1975)
Florida State Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida (1977)

Awards and Honors

Edward Durell Stone received many awards and honors for his architectural work. These awards showed how much people respected his designs and his talent.

Important Recognitions

He received several honorary degrees from universities, like a Doctor of Fine Arts from the University of Arkansas in 1951. This means they recognized his great achievements in art and design.

He was also a member of important groups like the American Institute of Architects. In 1958, he became a Fellow of this institute, which is a high honor for architects.

Architectural Awards for His Designs

Stone's buildings won many specific awards. For example, the Museum of Modern Art won a Gold Medal from the Architectural League of New York in 1950. His U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, won a First Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects in 1961. These awards show that his buildings were considered excellent in their design and function.

Gallery

Stanford U. Medical Center
Palo Alto, California
(1955)
Atrium
Stuart Pharmaceutical Co.
Pasadena, California
(1956)
Edward Durell Stone Townhouse
New York City
(1956)
Beckman Auditorium
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, California
(1960)
General Motors Building
New York City
(1964}
Ponce Museum of Art
Ponce, Puerto Rico
(1961)
National Geographic Museum
Washington, D.C.
(1961)
Metro One Building
University Town Center
Hyattsville, Maryland
(1962)
Aon Center
Chicago, Illinois
(1972)

Images for kids

Richard H. Mandel house, Mt. Kisco, New York (1933)
U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India (1959)
2 Columbus Circle, New York City (1958), before changes were made
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. (1962)
Busch Stadium (1966), home of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team
Radio City Music Hall, New York, New York (1932)
Anson Conger Goodyear House, Old Westbury, New York (1938)
Anson Conger Goodyear House, Old Westbury, New York (1938)
Stanford U. Medical Center, Palo Alto, California (1955)
Stuart Pharmaceutical Co., Pasadena, California (1956)
Palo Alto Main Library, Palo Alto, California (1956)
United States Pavilion, Expo 1958, Brussels, Belgium (1957)
First Unitarian Society, Schenectady, New York (1958)
Main academic podium, University at Albany, Albany, New York (1962)
Davenport Public Library, Davenport, Iowa (1964)
Von KleinSmid Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California (1964)
ITM Building, New Orleans, Louisiana (1967)
PepsiCo Headquarters, Purchase, New York (1967)
Aon Center, Chicago, Illinois (1972)
First Canadian Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1975)