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I've had a framed photo of Robert Robinson Taylor in my office, that one, that photo for at least 20 years at that time. At some point after Valerie joined the Obama administration, I learned that Robert was her great grandfather. So when I saw her that day in the White House, I could not let the opportunity pass.
Bibliography. Robert R. (Robinson) Taylor (June 8, 1868-December 20, 1942), a native of Wilmington, N. C., was a pioneering black architect of national renown, regarded as the first academically trained black architect in the United States and the first black student to graduate from MIT. He was the principal architect at the Tuskegee Institute.
8 June 1868–7 Dec. 1942. Robert Robinson Taylor, architect, was born in Wilmington, the son of Henry, a wealthy mulatto house carpenter, and Emilie Taylor, also mulatto. His father later was described as an able black contractor and builder who constructed public commercial and residential buildings; he also built large cargo ships for the ...
12. Feb. 2015 · The U.S. Postal Service honored one of MIT’s own today, issuing a stamp to honor architect and educator Robert Robinson Taylor. A member of the Class of 1892, Taylor was MIT’s first African-American graduate, and is believed to be the country’s first academically trained black architect. Among other accomplishments, Taylor supervised the ...
20. Okt. 2023 · October 20, 2023. Tuskegee University and MIT deepen a connection that’s existed from the start. Department of Architecture. October 20, 2023. Robert Robinson Taylor’s impressive legacy straddles two institutions. There’s MIT, where he studied architecture and became the Institute’s first African American graduate; and then there is ...
14. Feb. 2024 · Robert Robinson Taylor, an esteemed architect and trailblazer, occupies a revered position in architectural history for his groundbreaking contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1868, Taylor’s journey transcended the confines of societal norms, shaping the architectural landscape and inspiring future generations.
16. Okt. 2023 · Robert Robinson Taylor was born on June 8, 1868, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His father, Henry Taylor, worked as a carpenter and businessman, born into slavery but freed in 1847 by his father and owner Angus Taylor. His mother, Emily Still, was the daughter of freedmen even prior to the Civil War. He left home for MIT in 1888, where he ...
