Editing Julian Abele (section)

== Major Works ==

=== Philadelphia Museum of Art (1928) ===

'''Masterpiece:'''
* Greek Revival temple on Fairmount
* Principal designer
* Spectacular galleries and vaulted halls
* One of America's greatest museum buildings
* "Rocky Steps" now world-famous
* Abele's enduring monument

=== Duke University Campus ===

'''Comprehensive design:'''
* Designed most of West Campus
* '''Duke Chapel*** - Gothic masterpiece
* Cameron Indoor Stadium
* Dormitories, academic buildings
* Could not attend dedication due to segregation
* Duke now honors his memory

=== Widener Library (1915) ===

'''Harvard University:'''
* Memorial to Harry Elkins Widener (Titanic victim)
* Classical colonnade
* Monumental presence
* One of world's great research libraries

=== Free Library of Philadelphia (1927) ===

'''Civic landmark:'''
* Central Library on Parkway
* Beaux-Arts design
* Companion to Art Museum
* Public institution

=== Other Major Works ===

'''Diverse portfolio:'''
* Central High School (additions)
* Harvard's biological laboratories
* Numerous mansions for wealthy clients
* Institutional buildings nationwide