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Architectural Promise Land

Looking for architectural inspiration, Cass Gilbert headed overseas to find it...

1/9/2005

Cass Gilbert: Standing The Test of Time

Architectural Promise Land

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Looking for architectural inspiration, Cass Gilbert headed overseas to find it...

Looking for architectural inspiration, Cass Gilbert headed overseas to find it. Unable to find a job, he headed back to the United States, but not without filling his sketch book with drawings.

1/9/2005

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Cass Gilbert: Standing The Test of Time is a local public television program presented by Minnesota PBS

Business

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Clip: Special | 5m 24s | Art and drawing came naturally to Gilbert, but the business side was difficult... (5m 24s)

Defining Social Status

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Clip: Special | 4m 11s | Once Cass and Julia were married, Cass was able to socialize in a way he hadn't done... (4m 11s)

His Lasting Legacy

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Clip: Special | 8m 27s | Not only did he design Minnesota's state capital, but he also designed the Woolworth... (8m 27s)

His Potential

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Clip: Special | 6m 18s | As a small boy, Gilbert's mother knew her son was different. His artistic talent... (6m 18s)

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