Wukasch, J. Eugene, 1921-2001

J. Eugene Wukasch (1921-2001) was born July 12, 1921 in Austin, Texas. He earned his B.S.Ar.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1943 and worked as a draftsman in the office of Preston M. Geren, AIA in Fort Worth from 1947-1948 before moving to Houston to work for Staub & Rather, AIA from 1949-1950 in their supervision and drafting department. He then returned to Austin in 1950 to work for Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse & Greeven, AIA for two years, being involved in all project phases. In 1953 he established practice as Eugene Wukasch, Architects & Engineer, later revising the name to Wukasch & Associates, AIA, PE, Architect and Consultants; his office was at 2000 Guadalupe. He was involved in local building preservation activity, including the movement to preserve the Nueces County Courthouse. He died November 2001.

From the guide to the J. Eugene Wukasch records WUK Accession numbers: 2001008, 2003001., 1900-1996, (bulk 1930-1987), (Alexander Architectural Archive, University of Texas Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.)