Frank Pick
English lawyer and businessman
Born
November 23rd, 1878
146 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1941
83 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Oversaw modernization of the London Underground
Promoted aesthetic improvements in public transport
Commissioned artwork and design for transit spaces
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