Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher facts for kids
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Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher
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| Born | August 28, 1892 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Died | June 8, 1975 (aged 82) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Wellesley College, Humboldt University of Berlin, Cambridge School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Oxford |
| Known for | Architecture |
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Notable work
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Parkway House in Philadelphia |
| Spouse(s) | Horace T. Fleisher |
Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher (born August 28, 1892 – died June 8, 1975) was a very important American architect. She made history by becoming the first woman to pass the architecture exams in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was also only the fourth woman to become a registered architect in the entire state!
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Early Life and Education
Elizabeth R. Hirsh Fleisher was born in Philadelphia on August 28, 1892. Her father, Harry B. Hirsh, started a company called Belmont Iron Works.
Elizabeth was a very bright student. In 1910, she graduated from the Philadelphia High School for Girls. She then went on to Wellesley College, where she earned her first degree in 1914. While at Wellesley, she even studied abroad in Germany at the University of Berlin from 1912 to 1913.
Later, in 1929, she earned a master's degree in architecture. She studied at the Cambridge School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. During her graduate studies, she also spent time studying abroad at the University of Oxford in 1928.
Her Career as an Architect
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In 1941, Elizabeth Fleisher started her own architecture firm. She partnered with Gabriel Roth, and their company was called Roth & Fleisher. They worked together until she retired in 1958.
During their time together, they designed many different types of buildings. They created factories, movie theaters, apartment buildings, and even car showrooms. Elizabeth Fleisher is especially famous for designing the Parkway House in Philadelphia.
Designing the Parkway House
Elizabeth Fleisher was the main architect who designed the Parkway House. This building is located at 22nd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia.
The Parkway House was one of the first fancy apartment buildings built in Philadelphia after World War II. It is a tall building, with 14 stories. It is made of brick, concrete, and steel. The building's design mixes ideas from two popular styles of the time: Art Deco and the International Style.
Personal Life
Elizabeth Fleisher was married to Horace Fleisher. He was a landscape architect, which means he designed outdoor spaces like gardens and parks.
Elizabeth Fleisher passed away on June 8, 1975. She is buried in Mount Sinai Cemetery in Philadelphia.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabeth Hirsh Fleisher para niños
