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January 29, 2009
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George M. White, FAIA
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Born: November 1, 1920, Cleveland, Ohio
 
 
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Appointed by President Richard Nixon, January 27, 1971
 
 
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Retired November 21, 1995
 


George M. White was graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. and an M.S. in electrical engineering. He received an M.B.A. from Harvard and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University. He is a registered architect and engineer, and he is a Fellow and former vice-president of the American Institute of Architects. He practiced architecture and engineering and was the chief executive officer of various business organizations of his own at the time of his appointment.

As Architect of the Capitol, White created the Master Plan for the future development of the Capitol Complex. He oversaw construction of the Library of Congress James Madison Memorial Building, the Hart Senate Office Building, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the Capitol terrace infill areas. His accomplishments included the restoration of the Old Supreme Court and Old Senate Chambers, the partial restoration of National Statuary Hall, the restoration of the Capitol's west central front, and the interior restoration and renovation of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson and John Adams Buildings. His conservation efforts included the Rotunda canopy and frieze and the Statue of Freedom. In the congressional office buildings he improved electrical, electronic, fire-protection, and transportation systems. Other work included the expansion of the Capitol Power Plant and planning and design for the National Garden, to be located adjacent to the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory, and for the Capitol Visitor Center.

In the period between White's retirement and the appointment of a new Architect, William L. Ensign, FAIA, the former Assistant Architect of the Capitol, served as the acting Architect of the Capitol.


 

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