Stephen C. Lyras (24 April 1913 – 25 November 1983) was an American architect.
Stephen C. Lyras | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen C. Lyras 24 April 1913 Philadelphia, USA |
| Died | 25 November 1983 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Architecting The Pentagon, Sutton House and Carlton-Regency[1] |
Lyras was born in Philadelphia. He was educated at New York University and trained as an architect at the University of Pennsylvania graduating in 1938.[1]
Lyras was among the team of architects the designed The Pentagon, and designed more than 50 buildings, including Sutton House and hospitals in post World War II Greece[2] jointly with John M. Kokkins.
Notable buildings
editWith John M. Kokkins
edit- Sutton House, white brick building, 1956
- 165 East 66th Street,[3] white brick building, 1957
- 179 East 70th Street,[4] white brick building, 1959
- Inwood Heights 1705 Fort George Hill,[5] 1961
- 16 Sutton Place,[6] 1967
- Belcourt Gardens 213 St and 36th Ave[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Stephen C. Lyras Pentagon Architect". Daily Times New York. 25 Nov 1983. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "STEPHEN C. LYRAS". New York Times. 25 Nov 1983. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "165 E. 66 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "179 E. 70 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Inwood Heights, 1701 Saint Nicholas Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "The 16 Sutton Place". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Bellcourt Gardens, 213 Street And 36 Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.