Edmund Bacon
- January 10, 2024
- Architect
Quick Facts
Full Name | Edmund Bacon |
Occupation | Architect |
Date Of Birth | May 2, 1910(1910-05-02) |
Age | 114 |
Date Of Death | October 14, 2005, Philadelphia, PA |
Birthplace | Pennsylvania |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Pennsylvania |
Horoscope | Taurus |
Edmund Bacon Biography
Name | Edmund Bacon |
Birthday | May 2 |
Birth Year | 1910 |
Place Of Birth | Pennsylvania |
Home Town | Pennsylvania |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Ruth Hilda Holmes |
Children(s) | Michael Bacon, Kevin Bacon, Karin Bacon, Kira Bacon, Hilda Bacon, Elinor Bacon |
Edmund Bacon is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on May 2, 1910 in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States. While serving during the 1950s and 1960s as the Philadelphia City Planning Commission’s Executive Director, this prominent architect designed such modern Philadelphia landmarks as Independence Mall, Society Hill, and Penn’s Landing. Though famous on his own merit, he is perhaps best known as the father of film actor Kevin Bacon.
While at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan, he studied under the Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen.
His marriage to teacher and activist Ruth Hilda Holmes resulted in two sons – Michael Bacon (a musician) and Kevin Bacon (a well-known actor) – and daughters named Elinor, Prudence, Hilda, and Karin.
Edmund Bacon Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Architect |
House | Living in own house. |
Edmund Bacon is one of the richest Architect from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edmund Bacon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After graduating from Cornell University with a degree in architecture, he designed several buildings in Shanghai, China, before returning to his native Pennsylvania.
He ended his term as Philadelphia Housing Association Director to fight in the Pacific theater of World War II.
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Who is Edmund Bacon Dating?
According to our records, Edmund Bacon married to Ruth Hilda Holmes. As of December 1, 2023, Edmund Bacon’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Edmund Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edmund Bacon celebrates birthday on May 2 of every year.
What did Edmund Bacon Do?
He worked as an architect in China and Philadelphia before becoming a city planner in Flint, Mich. From Flint, Mr. Bacon went on to serve as the director of the Philadelphia Housing Association, where he was a designer of the 1947 Better Philadelphia Exhibition, a show of models and plans.
Who is called the father of modern Philadelphia and why?
Edmund Bacon , Executive Director of the Philadelphia Planning Commission from 1949 to 1970, is often called the father of modern Philadelphia. His hand guided virtually every major postwar project in the city.
Who was Edmund Bacon and what role did he have on Jefferson's plantation?
Edmund Bacon (1785-1866), a native of Albemarle County, was the overseer at Monticello from 1806 until 1822. He lived with his family near the base of Monticello mountain, close to a nailery, stable, and several dwellings for enslaved families.
Who was Kevin Bacons father?
Edmund Bacon
How old is Kevin Bacon?
64 years (July 8, 1958)