French architectural magazine founded by André Bloc in November of 1930. In 1950, the magazine published an article featuring Breuer's first house in New Canaan, CT., the House in the Museum Garden and the Robinson House.
Short-lived French architectural magazine, published from 1946 to 1947.
L. Bernhard und Co. agreed to donate a sliding grille (Schiebegitter) for the Deutsche Werkbund section of the 1930 Paris exhibition organized by the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.
Contractor. Swenson submitted an estimate for the construction of the Ferry Cooperative Dormitory at Vassar College, but the contract eventually went to the G. D. Campbell Building Co.
Heating, plumbing and air conditioning subcontractor for the Grosse Pointe Public Library.
Manufacturer of paints, varnishes, enamels, floor treatments and waterproofing materials.
German furniture manufacturer. In 1933, they signed a contract to produce Breuer’s aluminum furniture.
American magazine founded in 1883 by Cyrus Curtis, whose wife Louisa Knapp Curtis served as it's first editor. In 1944, the magazine sponsored a competition for affordable postwar housing. Breuer submitted designs at the invitation of Richard Pratt, the magazine's architectural editor, but his house was not published in the magazine.
Liberal arts college founded in 1826 in Easton, PA. In 1866, the college established courses in engineering, chemistry and mining.
Breuer asked James Worden, the President of the Laminated Process Co., to assess the construction methods for the chairs designed for the Museum of Modern Art’s Low-Cost Furniture Competition.
Contractor. Breuer invited Langille Brothers to submit an estimate for the construction of the Breuer House in Lincoln, MA., but the contract was awarded to Custance Brothers, Inc.
Housing development in Lattingtown, Long Island. Breuer's client, Walter Maas hoped to build a house in the development.
New York City-based company founded by Erwine and Estelle Laverne in 1938. Laverne Originals supplied wall paper for project such as the William Weintraub Agency offices and the House in the Museum Garden.
Italian company interested in selling Breuer's aluminum furniture designs.
Law firm that advised Breuer on setting up a partnership with David Polland and Marvin Sevely in Washington, DC.
Architectural firm founded in 1937 and based in Cambridge, MA. Both principals were professors of architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The firm designed multiple modern buildings at MIT, including the Alumni Building, McCormick Hall and the Whittaker Life Sciences Building. The firm also designed the Unites States Embassy in Taiwan and various buildings at Rutgers University, the University of Rochester and he University of...
Agency that helped arrange lecture series for leading lecturers and entertainers. Jack Pritchard approached the company to help set up lectures for Breuer to fund his 1947 trip to Europe. Breuer ended up not making the trip due to problems getting a Hungarian visa.
Furniture manufacturer that hoped to supply furniture for the House in the Museum Garden. All arrangements for furniture were already being handled by New Design, Inc.
Commodities broker founded by Henry Lehmen in Montgomery, AL. in 1844. In 1887, the firm became a member of the New York Stock Exchange, marking the firm's evolution to a merchant-banking firm. The company declared bankruptcy in 2008 during the subprime mortgage lending crisis.
Airport trade analysts and financial counselors involved with the airport terminal buildings in Alaska for which Breuer designed the interior public spaces.
Concrete supplier who suggested a rough concrete specification for the Grosse Pointe Public Library.
Contractor that submitted an estimate for the construction of the Lauck House. In the end, the contract was awarded to the Golden Construction Co.
Supplier of food service equipment for hotels, restaurants and institutions. The company hoped to outfit the kitchen of the Ferry Cooperative Dormitory at Vassar College.
Supplier of musical instruments, radios and record players, and music recordings.
The Library of Congress was established by an act of Congress in 1800 when President John Adams signed a bill providing for the transfer of the seat of government from Philadelphia to the new capital city of Washington. The legislation described a reference library for Congress only, containing "such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress - and for putting up a suitable apartment for...
American general interest magazine launched by the publisher Henry Luce in 1936. Life was best known for its photojournalism. It appeared as a weekly magazine until 1972. Six years later it was resurrected as a monthly magazine, finally ceasing publication in 2000.
Town in Massachusetts where both Breuer and Walter Gropius built homes with the help of Helen Osborne Storrow, a wealthy supporter of modern art and architecture.
Boston-based manufacturer of lighting fixtures used in projects such as the Hagerty and Weizenbaltt houses.
Bronx-based stone supplier. Breuer's office asked them to supply an estimate for the cast stone needed for the Grosse Pointe Public Library.
Art gallery run by Breuer's friend, Lady Norton, and Rita Strettel. Lady Norton acknowledged that Breuer’s guidance had been invaluable in determining the program of the gallery, which focused on contemporary art.
Founded in 1892 by R. J. Sykes, the London Press Exchange started as a small news agency supplying sports news items to provincial papers. Under Major George Harrison, Managing Director for research work, the agency initiated the first scientific large scale readership surveys in the 1930s and in 1936 for “The Home Market”, the first systematic analysis of the UK public as consumers. It was also well-known for...
British university focusing on the social sciences. The London School of Economics was founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb.
Hospital based in Long Beach, NY. In 1945, the Long Beach Hospital asked Breuer to design a residence for nurses, interns and office staff on a very limited budget of $50,000. The hospital stopped work on the project before it was built as a result of an existing commitment to anther architect. Breuer received a fee after a contractual dispute, but his design was not built....
American department store founded in 1826. The flagship store for the chain is located on Fifth Avenue in New York.
Purveyor of building cleaning supplies. The company provided glass sand urns for the Grosse Pointe Public Library.
Textile supplier that provided gray flannel curtain fabric for offices in the Grosse Pointe Public Library.
Contractor who submitted an estimate for the Levy House. The contract eventually went to the Bard Construction Co., Inc.