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<div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Omaha, Nebraska, 1963-1969'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%"> | <div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%">'''Omaha, Nebraska, 1963-1969'''</div style="white-space:nowrap;font-size:125%"> | ||
| − | [[ | + | '''Alex Weinstein''' was born in Omaha in June 8, 1923, son of Abraham and Soney Weinstein. His parents were both born in Russia and his father was a grocer. He was attending Iowa State College in Ames when he registered for the draft in 1942. When he married Naomi Greenwood in 1968, their announcement stated he was a graduate of Iowa State and held a master's degree from MIT.[[#References|[6]]] Weinstein moved to Hawaii in 1969 and died in Honolulu April 16, 2022 at age 98. [[#References|[1][2][3][4]]] |
| − | ''' | + | This page is a contribution to the publication, '''[[Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects]]'''. See the [[Format and contents of Nebraska architect entries|format and contents]] page for more information on the compilation and page organization. |
| − | + | ==Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings== | |
| + | Omaha, Nebraska, 1946-1953 | ||
| + | ==Educational & Professional Associations== | ||
| + | 1940: Graduate, Omaha Central High School. | ||
| − | + | c. 1940-1944: student, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa.[[#References|[2]]] | |
| − | ' | + | Master's Degree, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[[#References|6]]] |
| − | + | 1946-1948: architectural draftsman for [[John Latenser & Sons, Architects|Latenser & Sons]], Omaha, Nebraska. | |
| − | + | 1949: designer for D. M. Robbins & Associates (Daniel M. Robbins, [[Cecil Andrew Martin (1917-2009), Architect|Cecil A. Martin]], architects), Omaha, Nebraska. | |
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| − | + | 1950: "blue print engineer," Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[4]]] | |
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| − | + | 1951-1953: draftsman, [[Steele, Sandham & Steele, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska. | |
| − | + | 1953: State Board of Examiners list Weinstein as eligible for registration as professional architect, Nebraska.[[#References|[7]]] | |
| − | + | 1957-1963: architect and partner, [[Steele, Sandham & Weinstein Company, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska. | |
| − | + | 1963-1969: architect and partner, [[Steele, Weinstein & Associates, Architects]], Omaha, Nebraska.[[#References|[10]]] | |
| − | + | 1969: architect with Lemmon, Freeth, Haines and Jones, Honolulu, Hawaii.[[#References|[8][9]]][[#Notes|[f]]] | |
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==Other Associations== | ==Other Associations== | ||
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==Buildings & Projects== | ==Buildings & Projects== | ||
| − | + | For projects, SEE 1951-1953: [[Steele, Sandham & Steele, Architects]]; 1957-1963: [[Steele, Sandham & Weinstein Company, Architects]]; 1963-1969: [[Steele, Weinstein & Associates, Architects]]. | |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | a. | + | a. In 1969, ''Omaha World-Herald'' noted that "Hawaii will be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weinstein...where Mr. Weinstein will join a firm of architects..."[[#References|[8]]] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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3. Ancestry.com. ''Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994,'' s.v. "Alexander Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2021. | 3. Ancestry.com. ''Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994,'' s.v. "Alexander Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2021. | ||
| − | + | 4. Ancestry.com. ''1950 United States Federal Census,'' s.v. "Alex Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022. | |
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| + | 5. Ancestry.com. ''U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016,'' s.v. "Alex Weinstein" in 1944 yearbook, Iowa State College, [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. | ||
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| + | 6. "Mrs. Greenwood Wed in a Family Ceremony," ''Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald'' (August 19, 1968), 9. | ||
| − | + | 7. "44 Pass Nebraska Engineering Tests," ''Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald'' (January 1, 1953), 32. | |
| − | + | 8. "Weinsteins Poised for Flight to Hawaii," ''Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald'' (August 4, 1969), 9 (illustrated with photo of family). | |
| − | + | 9. "Weinstein to Hawaii," ''Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald'' (June 22, 1969), 46. | |
| − | + | 10. “Pioneer Omaha Architect Known Best by Buildings,” ''Omaha World-Herald'' (April 8, 1967), 19:3. | |
==Page Citation== | ==Page Citation== | ||
| − | [[E. F. Zimmer]] & [[D. Murphy]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} November | + | [[E. F. Zimmer]] & [[D. Murphy]], “{{PAGENAME}},” {{Template:ArchtPageCitation}} November 10, 2023. {{Template:ArchtPageCitation2}} {{LOCALMONTHNAME}} {{LOCALDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}. |
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Revision as of 10:59, 10 November 2023
Alex Weinstein was born in Omaha in June 8, 1923, son of Abraham and Soney Weinstein. His parents were both born in Russia and his father was a grocer. He was attending Iowa State College in Ames when he registered for the draft in 1942. When he married Naomi Greenwood in 1968, their announcement stated he was a graduate of Iowa State and held a master's degree from MIT.[6] Weinstein moved to Hawaii in 1969 and died in Honolulu April 16, 2022 at age 98. [1][2][3][4]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
[hide]Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Omaha, Nebraska, 1946-1953
Educational & Professional Associations
1940: Graduate, Omaha Central High School.
c. 1940-1944: student, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa.[2]
Master's Degree, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts.6]
1946-1948: architectural draftsman for Latenser & Sons, Omaha, Nebraska.
1949: designer for D. M. Robbins & Associates (Daniel M. Robbins, Cecil A. Martin, architects), Omaha, Nebraska.
1950: "blue print engineer," Omaha, Nebraska.[4]
1951-1953: draftsman, Steele, Sandham & Steele, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.
1953: State Board of Examiners list Weinstein as eligible for registration as professional architect, Nebraska.[7]
1957-1963: architect and partner, Steele, Sandham & Weinstein Company, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.
1963-1969: architect and partner, Steele, Weinstein & Associates, Architects, Omaha, Nebraska.[10]
1969: architect with Lemmon, Freeth, Haines and Jones, Honolulu, Hawaii.[8][9][f]
Other Associations
Buildings & Projects
For projects, SEE 1951-1953: Steele, Sandham & Steele, Architects; 1957-1963: Steele, Sandham & Weinstein Company, Architects; 1963-1969: Steele, Weinstein & Associates, Architects.
Notes
a. In 1969, Omaha World-Herald noted that "Hawaii will be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Weinstein...where Mr. Weinstein will join a firm of architects..."[8]
References
1. "Alex Winstein" (death notice), Honolulu (Hawaii) Star-Advertiser (April 24, 2022), B5.
2. Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, s.v. "Alex Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
3. Ancestry.com. Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994, s.v. "Alexander Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2021.
4. Ancestry.com. 1950 United States Federal Census, s.v. "Alex Weinstein," [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2022.
5. Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, s.v. "Alex Weinstein" in 1944 yearbook, Iowa State College, [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
6. "Mrs. Greenwood Wed in a Family Ceremony," Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald (August 19, 1968), 9.
7. "44 Pass Nebraska Engineering Tests," Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald (January 1, 1953), 32.
8. "Weinsteins Poised for Flight to Hawaii," Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald (August 4, 1969), 9 (illustrated with photo of family).
9. "Weinstein to Hawaii," Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald (June 22, 1969), 46.
10. “Pioneer Omaha Architect Known Best by Buildings,” Omaha World-Herald (April 8, 1967), 19:3.
Page Citation
E. F. Zimmer & D. Murphy, “Alex Weinstein (1923-2022), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, November 10, 2023. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, April 17, 2025.
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