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Fred N. Severud
Pages 252-255

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... As one of the foremost structural engineers of his time, he left his imprint on many famous buildings, as well as a host of conventional structures. Severud was an innovator responsible for many unusual creative structural solutions.
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... The Severud firm on its own or in collaboaration with wellknown architects created a number of stunning projects, such as the Place Ville Marie Center in Montreal, and the superb City Hall Complex in Toronto. Severud was the favorite engineer of several prestigious architects known for their contemporary work.
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... Mr. SeverucI is survived by his daughters, Laila Shalkoski and Sonja Susich, and by his son, Fred Severud, Jr., a civil engineermember in the Severud firm.
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