People Eichler, Joseph

Joseph Eichler

Joseph Leopold Eichler (June 25, 1900 – July 1, 1974) was a 20th-century post-war American real estate developer known for developing distinctive residential subdivisions of Mid-century modern style tract housing in California. He was one of the influential advocates of bringing modern architecture from custom residences and large corporate buildings to general public availability. His company and developments remain in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles. Joseph Leopold Eichler was born on June 25, 1900 in New York City, and raised in The Bronx. His father was Austrian and his mother was German, and he was raised traditional Jewish. Eichler attended New York University (NYU) and earned a business degree. Read more at Wikipedia...

Born: 1900, New York City
Died: 1974, San Mateo County

Alternate Names: Joe Eichler, Joseph L. Eichler, Joseph Leopold Eichler
Occupation(s): architect

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