Jean B. Fletcher facts for kids
Jean Bodman Fletcher (born January 20, 1915 – died September 13, 1965) was an American architect. She was one of the people who started a very respected design company called TAC, which stands for The Architects Collaborative. This company was located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Early Life and School
Jean Bodman was born in Boston. Her parents were Fenimore L. Bodman and Maud Rogers Bodman. She went to Smith College and finished her studies there in 1937. Later, she studied architecture at the Cambridge School. This school was special because it was for women and was connected to Harvard University and Smith College. She finished her architecture training in 1941.
Her Work as an Architect
Jean Bodman Fletcher worked with her husband, Norman Collings Fletcher. They were very good at designing homes and won many awards in architecture contests.
In 1945, the Fletchers joined up with their teacher, Walter Gropius. They also teamed up with five other young architects, including Sarah and John C. Harkness. Together, they created the company called TAC. The money they won from a competition to design dorms for Smith College helped them start their first office.
Later Life and Passing
Jean Bodman Fletcher passed away on September 13, 1965. She was 50 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jean Bodman Fletcher para niños
