Albert Kahn Biography

Albert Kahn biography

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NAME: Albert Kahn
OCCUPATION: Architect, Entrepreneur
BIRTH DATE: March 21, 1869
DEATH DATE: December 08, 1942
PLACE OF BIRTH: Rhaunen, Germany
PLACE OF DEATH: Detroit, Michigan

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Architect Albert Kahn was known for his designs of American automobile factories. He was considered the world's foremost industrial architect at the time.

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Architect Albert Kahn was born on March 21, 1869, in Rhaunen, Germany. After working with various Detroit architects, he established his own firm in 1902, which developed into one of the largest in architectural history. In 1904, he was given his first commission for an auto factory. Kahn became the principal architect for most of the large American automobile companies for 30 years. He died on December 8, 1942, in Michigan.