Arnheim, Willy

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Willy Arnheim (1911-1990) was an expert in stone construction techniques, and worked as a consultant for the restoration of several stone buildings in Washington, D.C., including the United States Capitol, Smithsonian Institution, and National Gallery of Art. He worked as a stone mason and union organizer before serving as construction superintendent on over 100 buildings in the Washington, D.C. area and around the country.

From the description of Willy Arnheim papers, 1962-1985. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71038040

Stone construction consultant.

From the description of Arnheim research collection, 1958-1988. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70961020

Willy Arnheim was a United States (U.S.) Army soldier. He served with the 40th Infantry Division in Korea from 1945 to 1946.

From the description of Willy Arnheim photograph collection. 1945-1946. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50861824

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creatorOf Arnheim, Willy. Willy Arnheim papers, 1962-1985. George Washington University
creatorOf Arnheim, Willy. Arnheim research collection, 1958-1988. Historical Society of Washington, D.C.
creatorOf Arnheim, Willy. Willy Arnheim photograph collection. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
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associatedWith Amateis, Louis, 1855-1913. person
associatedWith Columbus, Christopher. person
associatedWith East Building of the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.) corporateBody
associatedWith Museum of History and Technology (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith Pei, I. M., 1917- person
associatedWith Renwick Gallery. corporateBody
associatedWith Rogers, Randolph, 1825-1892. person
associatedWith United States. Army. Division, 40th. Headquarters corporateBody
associatedWith United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Washington (D.C.)
Mall, The (Washington, D.C.)
Pusan (Korea)
Washington (D.C.)
Korea
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Architecture
Columbus Doors (United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.)
Historic preservation
Outdoor sculpture
Public buildings
Soldiers
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Active 1962

Active 1985

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