Pittman, William Sidney
1875-1958 · Contribution: 1907
Architect
First African American to receive a federal architectural design contract
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1875
- Active since
- 1907
- Category
- Architecture & Design
- Best known for
- First Black federal design contractJamestown Exposition Negro BuildingD.C. practice
Impact on the world
Pittman broke the color line of federal architectural commissions, proving a Black architect could win and execute government design contracts.
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ICC Building Safety Journal
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