Peter van Dijk (architect)

Peter van Dijk (February 13, 1929 – September 7, 2019) was an American architect who designed many buildings in Ohio, including the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls.[2][3]

For the Dutch politician, see Peter van Dijk.
Peter van Dijk
Born(1929-02-13)February 13, 1929
DiedSeptember 7, 2019(2019-09-07) (aged 90)
EducationCornell University
University of Oregon
MIT School of Architecture and Planning[1]
OccupationArchitect

van Dijk graduated from Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck, New York, at age 16, and then studied engineering at Cornell University. After two years, he transferred to the University of Oregon, where he graduated in 1953 with a degree in architecture .[2]

References

  1. Fallon, Sarah. "Peter Van Dijk". Cleveland Arts,Prize. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
  2. Litt, Steven (September 9, 2019). "Architect Peter van Dijk, who designed Blossom Music Center and helped save Playhouse Square, is dead at 90". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  3. Arehart, Mark (September 9, 2019). "Remembering Blossom Architect Peter van Dijk". WKSU. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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