Griffin, Marion Lucy Mahony (1871–1961)
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Marion Griffin at Haven Scenic Theatre, 1938
Pix 2 no. 16 (15 October 1938), p.32
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Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Mahony, Marion Lucy
- Griffin, Marion Mahony
Birth
14 February,
1871
Chicago,
Illinois,
United States of America
Death
10 August,
1961
(aged 90)
Chicago,
Illinois,
United States of America
Cultural Heritage
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Education
Occupation or Descriptor
- architect
- community worker
- conservationist
- drafter
- feminist
- furniture designer
- graphic designer
- illustrator
- interior decorator
- landscape designer
- pacifist
- painter
- theatre producer
Clubs
Legacies
- Marion Mahony Griffin View (Mount Ainslie, ACT)
- The Marion Mahony Griffin Prize (NSW Chapter of Australian Institute of Architects)
Key Organisations
- Town Planning Association (NSW)
- Greater Sydney Development Association Ltd
- Feminist Club (NSW)
- Housewives’ Association of New South Wales
- Lyceum Club (Sydney)
- Everywoman's League (NSW)
- Tressillian North Mothercraft Training Centre (NSW)
- Anthroposophical Society in Australia
Key Places
- Haven Amphitheatre (Castlecrag, Sydney)
- Hull House (Chicago, Illinois)
- Canberra, ACT
- Mount Eagle (Eaglemont) Estate, Heidelberg
- Cafe Australia
- Newman College (University of Melbourne)
- Capitol Theatre (Vic.)