Aymar Embury II

1880–1966 (age 86)

Architect

Biography

Aymar Embury II was a gifted architect whose vision shaped thoughtful spaces for public life and private retreat; colleagues admired his exacting skill and calm demeanor.

His legacy endures in the built environments he helped create, and his memory rests peacefully at Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

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