A multiple graduate from the University of Pennsylvania (BA, MA, MCP, MFA) he was one of Philadelphia’s greatest advocates. He was a principal in the architectural and planning firm of Kise, Straw, and Kalodner. Among other activities he was a Trustee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for almost 40 years.
Services will be held at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia in the new year. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share your condolences, memories and tributes with his family.
Please consider a donation in Jim’s memory to: Philadelphia Museum of Art Development Department, PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101- 7646 or Historic Rittenhouse Town, 206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
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