The Guthrie Theater's first building was designed by an architect.
Ralph Rapson -LRB- September 13 , 1914 -- March 29 , 2008 -RRB- was the head of architecture at the University of Minnesota for many years .. University of Minnesota. University of Minnesota. He was one of the world 's oldest practicing architects at his death at age 93 , and also one of the most prolific .