Melissa Minnich Coleman facts for kids
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Melissa Minnich Coleman
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Mary Melissa Minnich
October 9, 1917 Landisville, Pennsylvania
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| Died | April 1, 2014 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University |
| Known for | Architecture |
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Clifford LeRoy Colem
(m. 1942–1983) |
| Awards | Beaux-Arts Institute of Design (BAID) (1938) |
Melissa Minnich Coleman (October 9, 1917 – April 1, 2014) was an amazing American architect. She was born as Mary Melissa Minnich in Landisville, Pennsylvania. Melissa was known for designing many school buildings.
She studied at Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 1939. She earned a special degree in architectural engineering. Before graduating, she won a medal from the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design in 1938. After college, she worked for an architect in Wilmington, Delaware. There, she met Clifford LeRoy Coleman, and they got married in 1942.
Building Schools Together
In 1947, Melissa and her husband, Clifford, started their own company called Coleman & Coleman. Their office was in Landisville, Pennsylvania. They became experts at designing schools.
Their company designed many schools in Lancaster County. Some of these include Hempfield High School and Penn Manor High School. They also designed Centerville Middle School.
Coleman & Coleman also worked on a big project for the Milton Hershey School. They designed 48 student houses for the school. They also designed important buildings like Catherine Hall and Founder's Hall. Another project was the Hershey Motor Lodge.
In 1970, their company joined with another firm, Haak & Kaufman. The new company was called Haak, Kaufman, Coleman & Coleman.
Other Work and Roles
Besides her own company, Melissa Coleman worked for other businesses. She worked for Hercules Powder Company and A. T. Granger Associates. She also worked for the Buchart Engineering Company.
Melissa was also active in the American Association of University Women. She served as a vice president for this group from 1952 to 1953.
See also
In Spanish: Melissa Minnich Coleman para niños
