Raymond Hood
- January 9, 2024
- Architect
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Raymond Hood |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 29, 1881(1881-03-29) |
| Age | 143 |
| Date Of Death | 1934-08-14 |
| Birthplace | Pawtucket |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Rhode Island |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Raymond Hood Biography
| Name | Raymond Hood |
| Birthday | Mar 29 |
| Birth Year | 1881 |
| Place Of Birth | Pawtucket |
| Home Town | Rhode Island |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Raymond Hood is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on March 29, 1881 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States. He is the Rockefeller Center’s chief designer in New York City. He is best known for his work on Art Deco. He didn’t consider himself an artist as his main concern was utility and not beauty.
His character Peter Keating may have been inspired by him in “The Fountainhead” by Ayn R.
When he was born, his family was living in Pawtucket (Rhode Island). He married his secretary in 1920, and they had three children.
Raymond Hood Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Architect |
| House | Living in own house. |
Raymond Hood is one of the richest Architect from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Raymond Hood 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Brown University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts were his educational institutions. When he was 41, he won the contest to design Chicago Tribune’s new building.
His work on the American Radiator Building and Myrtle Beach’s Ocean Forest Country Club, as well as the New York Daily News Building and McGraw-Hill Building were also notable.
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Facts & Trivia
Raymond Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Raymond Hood celebrates birthday on March 29 of every year.
What is Raymond Hood known for?
Hood, in full Raymond Mathewson Hood, (born March 29, 1881, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.—died August 14, 1934, Stamford, Connecticut), American architect noted for his designs of skyscrapers in Chicago and New York City.
Where was Raymond Hood born?
Pawtucket, RI
Who built the Tribune Tower?
Architects
Who designed Rockefeller Center?
Rockefeller Center, a 12-acre (5-hectare) complex of 14 limestone buildings in midtown Manhattan in New York City, designed by a team of architects headed by Henry Hofmeister, H.W. Corbett, and Raymond Hood. The group of skyscrapers was built between 1929 and 1940.
Why is it called Rockefeller Center?
It’s named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The wealthy philanthropist and business magnate financed the entire project after leasing the land from Columbia University.