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John Russell Pope
Pope in 1911
Born(1874-04-24)April 24, 1874
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1937(1937-08-27) (aged 63)
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materColumbia University
École des Beaux-Arts
OccupationArchitect
SpouseSadie Jones
ChildrenMary and Jane Pope
Parent(s)John Pope, Mary Avery Loomis Pope
Medal record
Art competitions
Representing the John Russell Pope United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1932 Los Angeles Architectural design
The Jefferson Memorial, built 1939–1943

John Russell Pope (April 24, 1874 – August 27, 1937) was an American architect whose firm is widely known for designing major public buildings, including the National Archives and Records Administration building (completed in 1935), the Jefferson Memorial (completed in 1943) and the West Building of the National Gallery of Art (completed in 1941), all in Washington, D.C.

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