John Louis Wilson Jr.
American architect (1898–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Louis Wilson Jr. (January 24, 1898 – October 31, 1989) was an American architect. He was one of the first African American architects to be registered in New York State.[1][2] He had worked for New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and also maintained a private architecture practice in the New York City.[3]
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John Louis Wilson Jr. | |
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Born | (1898-01-24)January 24, 1898 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1989(1989-10-31) (aged 91) |
Education | New Orleans University (BA) Columbia University (BArch) |
Occupation | Architect |
Known for | Harlem River Houses (1937) |
Children | Judith Ann Wilson Rogers |
Awards | AIA Whitney Young Award (1984) |
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