Conrad L. Wirth
Conrad Louis Wirth (December 1, 1899 – July 25, 1993) was an American landscape architect, conservationist, and park service administrator. He was the longest-serving director of the National Park Service (NPS), serving from 1951 to 1964.
Conrad L. Wirth | |
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| 6th Director of the National Park Service | |
| In office December 9, 1951 – January 7, 1964 | |
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| Preceded by | Arthur E. Demaray |
| Succeeded by | George B. Hartzog Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1899 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died | July 25, 1993 (aged 93) Williamstown, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Helena Olson |
| Children | Theodore J. Wirth |
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| Occupation | Landscape architect, conservationist |
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