Happy birthday! Frank Gehry turns 97 today

Frank Gehry is celebrating his 97th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed architects of his generation.

Popular architect Frank Gehry has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 97th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gehry, a cultural icon

Born Frank Owen Goldberg in Toronto on February 28, 1929, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gehry's not just a great architect, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Frank hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Frank Gehry as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 97.

Happy Birthday, Frank, you're the best!

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