David Garrard Lowe's lifelong dedication to the preservation of Beaux-Arts architecture played a pivotal role in saving historic structures during the urban renewal crisis post-WWII.
His childhood admiration for architects like Daniel Burnham and Louis Sullivan sparked a passionate career in advocating for the iconic designs of the Gilded Age.
The demolition of Pennsylvania Station in the 1960s was a critical moment that motivated Lowe to protect the architectural heritage of both Chicago and New York City.
Through diligent research and archival work, Lowe illuminated the historical significance of destroyed Beaux-Arts buildings, establishing a movement to celebrate and preserve architectural history.
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