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]
Larry Wayne Giles | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 1, 1947 |
| Died | June 12, 2021 (aged 73) |
| Organization | National Building Arts Center |
| Known for | Architectural preservation and salvage, research library |
| Website | nationalbuildingarts |
Death
editGiles died of complications due to leukemia on June 12, 2021.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
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