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Greene, Beverly Lorraine

1915-1957 · Contribution: 1942-1957

Architect

First Black woman licensed as an architect in the United States; contributed to UNESCO headquarters design

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Born
1915
Active since
1942
Category
Architecture & Design
Best known for
First Black woman licensed architect in U.S.Contributed to UNESCO HQStuyvesant Town project

Impact on the world

Greene shattered the profession's highest barrier for Black women, then contributed to internationally significant buildings on two continents before her early death.

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    Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (Pioneering Women of American Architecture)

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