James Polshek

American architect (1930–2022)
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James Polshek

Summary

James Polshek is a human[1]. He was born in Akron[2]. He was born on February 11, 1930[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 9, 2022[5]. He worked as an architect[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Polshek was born in Akron[2].
  • James Polshek died in New York City[4].
  • James Polshek was born on February 11, 1930[3].
  • James Polshek died on September 9, 2022[5].
  • James Polshek held citizenship in United States[8].
  • James Polshek's professions included architect[6].
  • Among James Polshek's employers was Columbia University[9].
  • James Polshek's education included a stint at Yale University[10].
  • James Polshek's education included a stint at Case Western Reserve University[11].
  • James Polshek's education included a stint at Yale School of Architecture[12].
  • A notable work attributed to James Polshek is Clinton Presidential Center[13].
  • James Polshek received the Rome Prize[14].
  • James Polshek received the Architecture Firm Award[15].
  • James Polshek was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[16].
  • James Polshek is recorded as male[17].
  • James Polshek's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Polshek's Commons category is recorded as James Polshek[19].
  • James Polshek's given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Polshek's described by source is recorded as James Stewart Polshek, Quiet Giant of Modern Architecture, Dies at 92[21].
  • James Polshek's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago[22].
  • James Polshek's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[23].

Body

Origins and Family

James Polshek's place of birth was Akron[2]. He was born on February 11, 1930[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[10], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1701[26], headquartered in New Haven[27]; Case Western Reserve University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1967[30], headquartered in Cleveland[31]; and Yale School of Architecture[12], an architecture school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1916[34].

Career and Affiliations

James Polshek worked as an architect[6]. He was employed by Columbia University[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Polshek is Clinton Presidential Center[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Rome Prize[14], an art prize[35], in United States[36] and Architecture Firm Award[15], an architecture award[37].

Death and Burial

James Polshek died on September 9, 2022[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

James Polshek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was James Polshek born?

James Polshek was born in Akron[2].

Where did James Polshek die?

James Polshek passed away in New York City[4].

What did James Polshek do for work?

James Polshek worked as architect[6].

Where did James Polshek go to school?

James Polshek was educated at Yale University[10], Case Western Reserve University[11], and Yale School of Architecture[12].

What awards did James Polshek receive?

Honors received include Rome Prize[14] and Architecture Firm Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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