Abe Alan Tannenbaum (1922–2009) was an American architect based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, famous for designing numerous building types throughout the Midwest. His notable works include “big boy” restaurants, a dormitory at the University of Missouri, and many high-rise buildings.
Born in Milwaukee, Tannenbaum served in the U.S. Army Air Force 1942–45 and graduated from the architectural school at The University of Illinois in 1950. He led the architecture and planning firm Tannenbaum and Associates 1950–92.
Tannenbaum was a member of many civic institutions, including the Glendale Plan Commission and the local community development authority. He served as a board member of the Guaranty Bank (Wisconsin) for 35 years and was president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects for two years.
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The creative person is willing to live with ambiguity. He doesn’t need problems solved immediately and can afford to wait for the right ideas.
—Abe Tannenbaum
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