biography

Cass Gilbert was a pioneer in the development of steel-frame skyscrapers. Many of his most famous works are in New York City, but his buildings also stand in Saint Louis, New Haven, and Washington, DC.

Stanford White was a founding partner of McKim, Mead, and White. His most famous works were residences for the wealthy of the Gilded Age, including several mansions on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Charles McKim was a founding partner of McKim, Mead, and White. His Beaux-Arts buildings - especially his notable New York City works - made him one of the most celebrated architects of the late 1800s.

William Wurster (1895 - 1973) brought a "less is more" aesthetic to residences and revitalized architectural education.

H. C. Baumann (1890-1963) designed dozens of apartment buildings throughout San Francisco, ranging in style from Churrigueresque to Art Deco.

Fernando Nelson (1860-1953) was the most prolific builder in San Francisco. He built more than 4,000 homes, from the Mission District to West Portal.