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Pioneering Architect Philip Johnson Dies
URL: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4467292

Description:
Audio of a radio program about architect Philip Johnson, winner of the Pritzker Prize in 1979, who died in January 2005 at the age of 98. "Johnson was a promoter of the 'glass box' skyscraper. He designed California's Crystal Cathedral, and the AT&T Building in New York." Includes images of a few of his building designs and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR).

Publisher:
National Public Radio (NPR)

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Architects -- United States
Architecture, Modern -- 20th century
Johnson, Philip, 1906-
People

LII Database Information:
Record 270 created by Maria Brandt on 01/31/2005
Last modification on 02/02/2005
Published: 01/31/2005  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/270