But what do you know about his father, Edmund Bacon, who was famously known as one of the greatest men of Philadelphia. He was an architect, educator, urban planner and author. Let’s dig more ...

Just as three buildings rose in Society Hill in 1964, so did the architect behind them, I.M. Pei who was brought into the city of Brotherly Love by urban planner and Philly native Edmund Bacon.

Two architects defended the proposed Franklin ... to participate in "an experience of monumental quality." Edmund N. Bacon, professional advisor to the memorial commission, said that the design ...