Lapidus, Morris

Morris Lapidus, 1902-2001, was born in Russia and moved to New York City's Lower East Side in 1903. He received his architecture degree from Columbia University. Lapidus designed stores, hotels, apartment buildings, and stage sets. He is best known for his South Florida hotels, including the Fontainbleau (1954), Eden Roc (1955), and Americana (1956).

From the description of Morris Lapidus photograph collection, 1929-1992. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 505729831

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