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Mossback's Northwest

Architect of Hope and Tragedy

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

Architect of Hope and Tragedy

Season 9 Episode 6 | 7m 17s | CC

Minoru Yamasaki sought to uplift humanity with his work in Seattle and on New York’s World Trade Center. Born in Japantown on Yesler Way, he faced prejudice and hardship. He attended the University of Washington’s architecture school and found success, building Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, the downtown Rainier Square complex and the IBM building.

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