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# Architect of Hope and Tragedy
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/mossbacks-northwest-2/episode/architect-of-hope-and-tragedy-imp4ee/
- Published: 2024-05-16T01:15:30.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-10T11:09:27.000Z
- Description: Minoru Yamasaki sought to uplift humanity with his work.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Mossback's Northwest, Season 9, Episode 6, #ZZZ_Episode_7badf603-0105-42f4-86c0-f783365118f6, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_50744e68-2011-417f-9f73-f880b010d33f, #v1.16

Minoru Yamasaki sought to uplift humanity with his work in Seattle and on New York’s World Trade Center. Born in Japantown on Yesler Way, he faced prejudice and hardship. He attended the University of Washington’s architecture school and found success, building Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, the downtown Rainier Square complex and the IBM building.