Robert Paul Schweikher was a mid-century modern architect from Denver, Colorado.
10 Facts About Paul Schweikher
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Paul Schweikher was born in Denver, Colorado in 1903 to a family of musicians.
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Paul Schweikher originally trained at the University of Colorado for a year before marrying his wife.
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Paul Schweikher later studied at the Armour Institute of Technology before again transferring to, and receiving a degree from, the Yale School of Architecture.
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Paul Schweikher returned to Chicago after his schooling in 1930 and collaborated with George Fred Keck and Philip Maher.
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Paul Schweikher quickly rose to prominence, and his works were included in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 1933.
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Paul Schweikher's work was exhibited at the Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Paul Schweikher joined the practice of Lamb and Elting in 1934.
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In 1953, Paul Schweikher was named chairman of the Yale School of Architecture, following the retirement of George Howe.
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Paul Schweikher retired in 1970 and moved to Sedona, Arizona, where he opened a small practice.