Larry Giles
Larry Wayne Giles | |
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Born | |
Died | June 12, 2021 | (aged 73)
Organization | National Building Arts Center |
Known for | Architectural preservation and salvage, research library |
Website | nationalbuildingarts |
Larry Giles (November 1, 1947 - June 12, 2021) was an American historical preservationist and pioneering architectural salvager who founded the National Building Arts Center.[1] He was also an important figure in the operations of the early community radio station, KDNA, a predecessor to KDHX.[2]
Death[]
Giles died of complications due to leukemia on June 12, 2021.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Holleman, Joe (June 24, 2021). "Remembering Larry Giles, the man who saved St. Louis". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
- ^ "Remembering Larry Giles: Memorial Event this Saturday". Next STL. August 6, 2021. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
- ^ Naffziger, Chris (June 21, 2021). "Remembering St. Louis architecture guru and curator Larry Giles". St. Louis Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-07.
Categories:
- 1947 births
- 2021 deaths
- People from St. Louis
- Historical preservationists
- United States Marine Corps non-commissioned officers
- United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War
- American anti–Vietnam War activists
- Activists from St. Louis
- Businesspeople from St. Louis