Leslie Green
English architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leslie William Green (6 February 1875 – 31 August 1908)[1] was an English architect. He is best known for his design of iconic stations constructed on the London Underground railway system in central London during the first decade of the 20th century, with distinctive oxblood red faïence blocks including pillars and semi-circular first-floor windows, and patterned tiled interiors done in the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style).
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Born | Leslie William Green (1875-02-06)6 February 1875 Maida Vale, London |
Died | 31 August 1908(1908-08-31) (aged 33) |
Education | Dover College, South Kensington School of Art |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | London Underground stations |
Spouse | Mildred Ethel Wildy (m.1902) |
Children | Vera (daughter) |
Awards | Fellow of the RIBA |
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