Cronheim, Nathan, 1908-

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Nathan Cronheim was born in Staunton, Va., on May 17, 1908, and he graduated from Penn State Univ. in 1931 with training in both architecture and engineering. Cronheim's first job was as a draftsman for the Philadelphia firm of Howe & Lescaze. During World War II Cronheim worked with Louis Kahn on several housing projects. Between 1946 and 1966 Cronheim completed some of his most significant projects in partnership with Leonard Weger. During this time Cronheim designed the air-conditioning systems for the U.S. Capitol and the Marshall Fields Dept. Store in Chicago.

From the description of Papers, 1931-1974. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122365291

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Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
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Architects
Architectural drawings
Architecture
Architecture, Industrial
Structural engineering
Prestressed concrete construction
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Birth 1908

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