Storrs, John, 1920-

Architect John Storrs was born in 1920, and graduated from Dartmouth in 1942 and from Yale in 1950. He lived in Fairfield, Connecticut before moving to the Portland area, where he practiced since 1954. His projects represent a broad spectrum of architecture, and his innovative designs and planning approach have been a significant contribution to the Northwest Regional Style. Storrs specialized in wooden buildings, calling wood "an understandable, romantic material."

From the guide to the John Storrs architectural drawings, 1953-1977, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries)

John Storrs (1920- ) is an American architect who has practiced in Portland, Oregon since 1954.

From the description of John Storrs architectural drawings, 1953-1977. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18691738