Giorgio Cavaglieri

Giorgio Cavaglieri (August 11 1911 – May 15 2007) was an Italian American architectural preservationist and painter of gouaches.Gray, Christopher (July 25, 1999). [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B0DE6DE173EF936A15754C0A96F958260 Streetscapes /Giorgio Cavaglieri; Near 88, a Preservationist Is Still a Maverick.] "New York Times"] His best-known work is his 1960s restoration of the Jefferson Market Library in Greenwich Village.

Born in Venice, he graduated with honors in engineering and architecture from the Politecnico di Milano. He designed buildings and airfields for the Italian government until the Fascist regime confiscated his property and made law to restrict the rights of Jewish people. He came to New York City in 1939. He joined the United States Army and traveled from Normandy to Belin, testing bridges and adapting barracks.

Upon return, he opened his own firm. Other notable preservation projects included the Astor Library and the Public Theater.Martin, Douglas (May 18, 2007). Giorgio Cavaglieri, Urban Preservationist, Dies at 95. "New York Times"]

Archives

Cavaglieri's architectural drawings and professional papers are held by the [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/avery/da/index.html Department of Drawings & Archives] at the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University in New York City.

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External links

* [http://www.anny.org/2/artists/Cavaglieri/index.htm Giorgio Cavaglieri] via ANNY