Background
Beckhard, Herbert was born on January 28, 1926 in New York City. Son of Julius and Erna (Sinn) Beckhard.
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Herbert Beckhard
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Bachelor of Science with honors, Pennsylvania State University, 1949. Master of Fine Arts, Princeton University, 1950.
Career
Draftsman, associate, partner, Marcel Breuer & Associations^ Archs., New York City, 1951-1983; partner, Beckhard, Richlan & Associations, New York City, since 1983. Guest lecturer Syracuse University, New York Institute Technology, U. New Mexico, Illinois Institute Technology, Pennsylvania State University.
Achievements
Membership
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946, PTO. Fellow American Institute of Architects (American Institute of Architects national honor awards for St. Francis de Sales Church, Muskegon, Michigan, Koerfer House, Ascona, Switzerland, Housing and Urban Development and Department of Health, Education and Welfare headquarters buildings, Washington, Architectural Record Houses 11 times), National Academy of Design (awards).
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Married Eleanor Sabesin, November 4, 1951. Children: Susan, Karen, Thomas, Jane.
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avocations: photography; tennis.
Education
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Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Alumnus award Pennsylvania State University, 1974, Alumni fellow, 1982. International Business Machines Corporation fellow Aspen Design Conference, 1983.Recipient Distinguished Alumnus award Pennsylvania State University, 1974, Alumni fellow, 1982. International Business Machines Corporation fellow Aspen Design Conference, 1983.