Donor Stories
George Clayton Pearl
Born in Texas in 1923, George Pearl moved to New Mexico and immediately knew it was the place he would spend the rest of his life.
Of its indigenous architecture, George said, "It's the oldest tradition of any in the country and also has the closest relationship to the landscape."
His love for the state, its people, culture, and architecture, made him an advocate for the preservation of its cultural and natural environment. George's career spanned over 30 years with SMPC Architects where his architectural designs included the pedestrian bridge over Lomas Blvd at UNM Hospital, the Albuquerque Public Library and several historic churches of New Mexico. At the same time, he served in a number of key advocacy roles for historic preservation and has advised on the maintenance of historic churches and restoration of historic structures.
Mr. Pearl passed away in 2003. Through his estate he established the George Clayton Pearl Family Fund, providing grants through the Foundation's Environmental and Historic Preservation Field-of-Interest and helping to preserve the state's historic resources.
