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Gordon Kaufmann was a prominent British-born American architect known for his significant contributions to Southern California architecture during the early to mid-20th century. After moving to the United States, he became renowned for his work on iconic structures such as the Hoover Dam, where he infused modernist and Art Deco styles into the industrial project. Kaufmann’s diverse portfolio also includes the design of the Los Angeles Times Building and several luxury residences in the Pasadena area, like the Greystone Mansion.
Completed in 1936 on the border between Nevada and Arizona, the Hoover Dam is the second-highest dam in the United States and the 18th-highest in the world. It was a monumental…
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