Leon Charles Weiss | |
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| Born | December 10, 1882 Farmerville, Louisiana US |
| Died | April 1, 1953 (aged 70) New Orleans, Louisiana US |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Weiss, Dreyfous & Seiferth |
| Buildings | Charity Hospital of New Orleans Louisiana State Capital Pontchartrain Hotel |
| Projects | Campus of Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University |
Leon Charles Weiss (1882–1953) was an architect in the 20th century who designed various public buildings in Louisiana and Mississippi, especially during the 1930s.[1] Many of Weiss's notable designs were commissioned by populist politician Huey Long and financed by the Public Works Administration. Although he designed in various architectural styles, many of his projects are considered to be PWA Moderne.[2]
Weiss's architectural career was interrupted for several years with a 1940 criminal conviction of fraud.[2]
- ^ "Biography of Weiss, Leon C." usgwarchives.net. The USGenWeb Archives Project. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
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