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- Nancy Hadley
Edward Benjamin Silverstein (1909-1989)
Name
Silverstein, Edward Benjamin
Personal Information
Birth/Death:Â Â Â Â 1909-1989
Occupation:Â Â Â Â American architect
Location:Â Â Â Â New Orleans, LA
This record has not been verified for accuracy.
AIA Affiliation
Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 1947-1974; 1976-decease
Biographical Sources
American Architects Directories:
Address listed in 1956 American Architects Directory
Biographical listing in 1962 American Architects Directory
Biographical listing in 1970 American Architects Directory
Related Records
Partner of Arthur Rolfs, Jr.
Partner of Leon C. Weiss
Archival Holdings
The American Institute of Architects Archives
      Membership file may contain membership application, related correspondence. Contact the AIA Archives at archives@aia.org for further information.
Southeastern Architectural Archive, Tulane University Libraries
Collection 56. Edward B. Silverstein and Associates Office Records.
Records of the office of New Orleans architects Edward B. Silverstein and Associates [Edward B. Silverstein 1909-1989] and records from predecessor offices as noted in following chronology: Rolfs and Silverstein (1945-1948) [Arthur Rolfs, Jr. 1901-1977]; Weiss and Silverstein (1949-1953) [Leon C. Weiss, 1882-1953]; Edward B. Silverstein and Associates (1953-1976).
Records include project drawings, specifications, correspondence, and other items. Drawings are arranged by project. For a list of other material, see inventory. Silverstein designed many prominent New Orleans buildings, including, in collaboration with Curtis and Davis et al., The Rivergate Convention Center and the Louisiana Superdome.
For more information, visit http://seaa.tulane.edu