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Harry M. Weese
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Born June 30, 1915 • Evanston • Illinois
Died October 29, 1998 (aged 83) • Illinois

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The Metro Center Station in Washington, D.C., part of an 86-station subway system designed by Harry M. Weese and opened in 1976.
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